Valuable and beautiful!

Our "Queen Elizabeth" necklace is made of freshwater pearls and plated ole. The pink pearls are from the heart of the oyster, so they have a flawless surface and exhibit a beautiful luster. When surrounded by the white silver chain, this romantic piece is sure to stand out! Wear it on its own or layered with other necklaces and chains for a unique look. Freshwater pearls are usually smaller in size than saltwater pearls and have a creamy white color. They are graded by size and quality, much like diamonds. The smaller the pearl, the higher the grade, and the more valuable it is. Pearls are formed inside a mollusk, usually an oyster or a mussel. An oyster or mussel secretes a substance called nacre that forms a protective cover around the bead. This coating is is what makes pearls so valuable and beautiful! Most pearls on the market today are grown in mussels in Japan and China. Today, the majority of pearls sold in stores are cultured pearls instead of natural pearls. These are farmed and raised in a controlled environment rather than formed in a shell naturally. This makes pearl farming possible and affordable for a wider audience.