About this Product
I offer you this single strand of multicolored Sea of Cortez pearls, 48" in length, with a 14K gold-filled hook clasp. Great for a multi strand necklace or wrapped bracelet.
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.
A seed pearl is a tiny, natural, solid nacre pearl often created unintentionally during pearl farming while cultivating larger pearls, in this case at the Sea of Cortez Pearl Farm at Bacochibampo Bay in Mexico. Sea of Cortez pearls are the rarest cultured pearls in the world and come in incredible colors. The cultivation process takes at least 4 years, and less than 4,000 pearls are harvested yearly. The Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez) is home to a vast array of marine life, including the Humboldt squid, blue whales, dolphins, sea lions, and pearl-producing oysters. Sea of Cortez pearls come from the Panamic Black-Lipped oyster (Pinctada mazatlanica) and the more colorful Rainbow-Lipped oyster (Pteria sterna), both native to the area. In the 16th century, Spanish expeditions to the area sparked the world's obsession with these incredible pearls, commanding a price double that of all other exports in the New World combined, including gold, silver, and spices. The gulf became the pearl capital of the world and its pearls were called "Queen of Gems and Gem of Queens" and adorned the likes of Queen Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great, Marie Antoinette, and the Imperial State Crown of Queen Elizabeth II. They were nearly fished to extinction until a ban saved them in 1939, with cultivation beginning in the 1990s.
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.
JReneau
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
How it’s Made
These tiny colorful pearls are harvested from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. I strung them as a really long necklace for you to wear in many different ways. Enjoy!
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.
