h e r i t a g e
Heritage is what is passed from one generation to the next; when it comes to jewelry, this usually
translates to the best fine jewelry the family has to offer, be it large or small. Although this
necklace is terrific, it is not the heritage of fine family heirlooms that I think of, it's a heritage
of craft and trade. Throughout the ages, we humans have been creating beads and beaded items and trading
them for food, clothing, tools and other items. Making jewelry and bringing it to the marketplace as well
as going to the marketplace and exchanging goods is to participate in a tradition older than any modern
country; now that's heritage. When I buy goods, it's a great feeling to buy from vendors who are invested in
their products and have joy and pride in sharing their products. It's a feeling that I hope buyers of my jewelry
also share. This 19" necklace with pearls and gold is a classic design that should complement most
styles and tastes. Most cultured freshwater pearls such as the ones in the necklace are products of Chinese mussel
farms; the A grade round and rice pearls are from White Lotus Pearl Farms on the coast of China and conform
to the Chinese grading system for cultured pearls. The small pearlescent seedbeads are Japanese Delica
glass beads, from the Miyuki company. The 14kt gold-fill seamless beads and filigree clasp are made in the USA,
as is the Power Pro bead thread.
Cost: $58.00 USD
Cost of gift shipment (domestic shipping only): $5.95 USD
m a k e i t a g i f t
s h i p m e n t :
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c a t e g o r i e s :
- Color: neutral - light
- Material: pearls
- Material: seedbeads
- Type: necklace - mid
- So Happy: odd couples
- Something Special: iconic pieces