About this Product
These earrings are made of 9.1 and 9.3 mm golden South Sea pearls hanging below faceted peridot beads, all on sterling silver wire and sea shell posts.
They measure a little over 1 1/4" in total length.
Pearls are one of the most beloved gems, used for millennia in jewelry and decoration, and are the only gems grown inside a living organism. The first recorded mention of pearls is 7,500 years old. They are one of a few organic gemstones, including ivory, amber, and coral. South Sea pearls are currently the largest, most rare, and most valuable pearls produced today. Pearls are one of the birthstones of June, along with color-changing alexandrite, and moonstone. It is also the 3rd and 30th wedding anniversary gem. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl
Peridot is gem-quality olivine and is one of a few gemstones to come in only one color: green. It can range from a lime or spring green to a dark olive or brownish green. It's one of the oldest known gems, with records of it dating back to 1500 BC, as well as being mentioned in the Bible. The Romans nicknamed it "emerald of the evening" for its radiant glow in low light. Peridot is made deep in the mantle of the earth, forming in magma and brought to the surface by volcanic and tectonic activity. For that reason, it was the symbol for the tears of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire in Hawaii. But its origin doesn't lie solely with the earth: peridot has been found in meteors, on the moon and Mars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot Insurance and tracking is included in the shipping price for US addresses on account of the item's value, but if you'd like insurance/tracking on international shipping, please contact me first. Rates will vary depending on your location.
JReneau - Pearl Girl
Meet the Maker
I am the mother of three daughters. I also have four grandchildren, 2 boys and 2 girls. We all live here & see each other nearly everyday. I am very blessed.
I have been an artist all my life. I have painted in watercolor for over 40 yrs. I have been a paper maker for 16 yrs. Look in my shop sections for Fine Art and Handmade Paper. I have been a jewelry artist for 12 yrs.
I take my work seriously. I use the best materials and am proud of my creations. I’m in love with color change gemstones and feature them as often as I can. I also love American Gemstones and do some rock hounding myself.
If you are looking for a particular gem or mineral, contact me. I have lots of goodies not show in my shop yet. Blessings, Jane
Shop Policies
Returned items must be in the original condition for refund. We urge you to insure the package as we are not responsible for loss or damage. Please notify us of your intent to return the item prior to shipping.
We accept returns and cancellations
- Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
- Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
- Request a cancellation: as soon as possible, before the order has shipped.
- Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs and insurance. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
