Beautifully hand cut Mother of Pearl, set in a Sterling Silver pendant, design inspiration comes from the Crysanthemum flower, very popular in the East.
Strung in an 18 inch fresh water Pearl string with an intricate Sterling Silver clasp.
Total length of the necklace is 21 inches - Sits very close to the neck.
The diameter of the pendant is 1 1/2 inch.
These Pearls are big, perfectly round and white with a slight shimmer of pink. The size of these pearls is between 6.5 - 7 mm.

Chrysanthemums were cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. An ancient Chinese city was named Ju-Xian, meaning "chrysanthemum city". The plant is particularly significant during the Double Ninth Festival. The flower was introduced into Japan probably in the 8th century AD, and the Emperor adopted the flower as his official seal. There is a "Festival of Happiness" in Japan that celebrates the flower. The quality of pearls is judged by the orient, which is the soft iridescence caused by the refraction of light by the layers of nacre, and lustre, the reflectivity and shine of the surface. Fine pearls do not have any flaws or spots in the nacre: it has an even, smooth texture. Other factors which affect value are the regularity of the shape, size, and colour: rose tints are the most favoured.