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Stick Pearl Collar
Dramatic collar of exceptionally long and lustrous freshwater stick pearls! Selected first for their luster and then for their size, I carefully graduated the length of each of these amazing pearls. Between the pearls I've placed two tiny gold glass seed beads to enhance their drape and add the warmth of gold. Two incredibly lustrous coin pearls near the closure make the back of this necklace as special as the front. Though not pictured, there is also a pearl necklace extension for those times you need just a bit more length. That said, though these pearls measure 17 1/2", it is a very close fit because of the length of the pearls taking up much of the interior circumference-even with the extender. As you can see from the last photo taken on the mannequin, even on this tiny frame, the pearls are very close to the base of the neck. If you are someone who struggles to find beautiful "grown up" necklaces that are short enough for your petite frame, this might be for you. I know you're out there because I've made custom chokers as small as 13 5/8" and often in the 14-15" range. This piece is one of the most admired in my art show booth, but alas, this "glass slipper" will only fit the right Cinderella. As with all pearl jewelry, the best thing for them is to be worn! Just be sure to avoid harsh chemicals - even things like perfume, lotions and sunscreens, hairspray, etc, can eat away at that beautiful surface over time. If you'd like, wipe your pearls with a soft (very soft!) slightly damp or dry cloth on occasion. When storing, keep away from metal jewelry and anything that might scratch the surface - you might want to store them in a soft pouch or wrap them in a fine handkerchief. These pearls have been strung on a stainless steel cable so they should not require re-stringing regularly because they will not stretch. If only my own neck were smaller ...
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