$180
Lovely, lively, just a little out of the ordinary! Strands are easily removed to make a single or double-strand necklace, and even the earrings can be combined!
Silvery-black fresh water pearls and gold fill, vermeil, and gold plate bring this perfect combination all together.
Perfect for that special night out, or tone it down for everyday wear by removing the bottom strands via easy-open jumprings (twist, don't pull!). This special set includes two sets of earrings to further add to the versatility of this set!
The shortest strand is made to hug your neck at 21", the longer strands are 26" in total. Earring one hangs 1.75" while the longer ones hang 2.75". Connect them for earrings that hang 3.25" long! Unlike the flat photo, the long ones hang directly behind the shorter ones, not off to the side.
These magnificent pearls have a character all of their own. They are not what you would call grade A, maybe B. Many contain minor flaws, especially the coins. I've selected the best of two strands, but there are still some flaws. Some can be seen in the photo and involve lost nacker (oyster slobber) due to poor drilling and tiny, burst bubbles. The shorter strand contains very nice potato-shaped beads with no flaws. the longer two strands are made up of flat-sided potato-shaped pearls, no nacker is lost, but the shape is odd. All these special pearls create a most unique design, almost Goth...
The metals involved are mostly Gold fill (rounds, kidney ear wires, jumprings and crimps), Vermeil (large center bead, daisy spacers, shepherd's hook ear wires and head pins). The only plated item is the clasp, this is a major savings compared to the other available magnet clasps! This clasp should be twisted open. It has small catches so it can't be pulled apart. pulling will only stretch the jumprings. To remove one or two strands from this necklace, grab the jumpring for that strand with small pliers (two pair preferably) and gently twist it open. Remove the strand and close the jumpring. Do not pull the jumpring apart, it will disfigure the ring and it may not close again!
This beautiful set is priced at $180.00
PayPal is preferred, Existing Funds are preferred. I also take credit cards, but need you to contact me first so I can bill you from a different account!
Shipping will be in a box and a padded envelope, for $6.00 to the US or Canada. I'm happy to send over seas, just contact me first so I can inform you of the rates!
Insurance is optional, please inquire if you would like it. I can't ensure anything once it is in the hands of the postal officers.