Freshwater Pearl Necklace

A single freshwater pearl, oval and naturally flushed with soft pink and cream, wire-wrapped at the center of a fine silver infinity-link chain. The pearl sits flush against the collarbone — no pendant drop, no movement. Just the stone, held in place. Elements: Freshwater pearl (oval, natural blush tone), silver-tone infinity link chain, lobster clasp Size: 48 cm Rarity: Limited seasonal release. Associations: Cancer (Pearl) Express your natural beauty with GAIA pieces, handcrafted with care in Egypt. The only gemstone made by a living creature. Ancient Egyptians inlaid Mother of Pearl into ceremonial objects and burial ornaments because they believed the shell carried the light of the moon within it. Roman courts documented the pearl as the most coveted of all gems — Pliny the Elder recorded that a single pearl earring worn by Cleopatra was valued at the equivalent of an entire Roman province. (Pliny the Elder, Natural History, 77 AD)