Freshwater Pearl Necklace - Handcrafted
Gorgeous freshwaster pearl necklace - handcrafted in regional NSW.
Accentuating the pearls are Tibetan alloy green beads, adding a touch of cultural charm to the necklace. The vibrant green hues complement the natural beauty of the pearls, creating a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Note the green pearls are dyed.
Only one made.
Embrace the allure of our freshwater pearl necklace, a testament to the beauty of nature and the artistry of regional NSW craftsmanship. Lift your style with this timeless piece that transcends trends and celebrates the essence of refined elegance.
Freshwater pearls are created inside freshwater mollusks, primarily mussels, rather than oysters, which are typically used for saltwater pearls. The process of forming a freshwater pearl is both natural and cultivated.
Natural Formation:
In the wild, if a small irritant such as a grain of sand or a tiny organism enters the mollusk’s shell, the mollusk secretes layers of nacre (a combination of aragonite and conchiolin) to coat the irritant and protect itself.
Over time, many layers of nacre build up, eventually forming a pearl.
Cultured Freshwater Pearls:
In freshwater pearl farming, humans assist the process.
Rather than relying on a natural irritant, pearl farmers gently insert a small piece of tissue (typically mantle tissue from another mollusk) into the freshwater mussel. Unlike saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls usually do not require a hard nucleus. The mollusk reacts by secreting nacre around the tissue.
The mussel is returned to the water, and over the course of several months to a few years, the pearl forms as layers of nacre build up.
Once the pearls have grown to the desired size, they are harvested from the mussels.
Freshwater pearls are valued for their variety of shapes, sizes, and colours. They can take anywhere from 6 months to several years to form, depending on conditions and the desired quality.
Please note crystals do vary in size and colours and therefore the photos on this site may not be the exact shade of the crystal. Once an item is sold I remake another to have in stock and update the photo to try and match the crystals as close as possible to the photo.
