95,00 USD
Purple Pearls - Gothic Bridal Accent Lavender Hued -For centuries purple has been the color of royalty, mystery, and magic. It seems that pearls, with their inner glow and aura of mystery, would be perfect in purple, but, unfortunately for those of us who like the color, purple pearls are incredibly difficult to find.
This is a gorgeous strand of costume (?) lavender pearls. These have been hand knotted on black silk (stunning contrast) and have the old fashioned type of gold (Brass no tarnish, but no marks) screw clasp.
This strand is nearly as beautiful as the day it was made and has a glow that draws attention to it since it is quite unexpected. This is a high quality strand that has such a lustrous luminous finish.
Perfect for that special feminine touch and elegant enough for a bride, but even gorgeous with a sweater and jeans. Nice for all occasions. Very Gatsby!
2nd Wedding fabulous too-since crisp white is usually not the dress choice opted for.
This necklace measures 24 inches in length.
These are of a wonderful quality, and quite weighty .
(I can see one chippy spot on one pearl under loupe-but it is quite unnoticable and there are some minute abrasions visible with magnification.
Please note : I am no Gemologist and cannot verify with absolute certainty that these are real pearls, but can verify that the look and quality is quite exquisite.
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History of the Purple Pearl
The first type of purple pearl comes from the Quahog clam found off the coast of the Eastern United States. These clams have a brilliant purple shell, so the pearls they produce are also a beautiful purple color. In fact, it was this particular clam that Native Americans used to make wampum, then used as a type of currency.
While you may not be able to find natural pearls in quite the same shade as the beautiful Quahog pearls, freshwaters are available in lavender. They don’t have to be dyed – lavender is just one of their many natural colors (others being pink, peach, or white, for example). Otherwise, if you would like more traditional, rich purple colors, the only option is dye. Just remember to be careful when buying dyed pearls because it is often the lower quality ones that are dyed. Make sure that, at the least, they have a blemish-free surface and decent luster.
While many of us wish that deep purple pearls were more common, the truth is that Quahog pearls are unlikely to ever be mass-produced, leaving lavender freshwaters or dyed pearls as the only other options. Not that I dislike freshwaters! They're gorgeous, and because their lavender occurs naturally, and their nacre is so thick, they will be very durable.
Even dyed pearls can look gorgeous if you do a little searching and make sure to double check their quality.
The bottom line: if you want a purple pearl necklace, this is for you, and if it is the real thing, you have scored big for little cost!!