Freshwater Pearl Bracelet | 9ct Yellow Gold Clasp

A strand of round white freshwater pearls, individually knotted and finished with a 9ct yellow gold ball clasp. Natural cultured pearl, in a soft creamy white, on a classic everyday bracelet.

Pearls: Freshwater cultured, round, 6 to 6.5mm, natural white
Metal: 9ct yellow gold
Clasp: Gold ball clasp
Finish: Knotted between each pearl
Length: 19cm

About pearls
Pearls are the one gem that comes from a living thing rather than the ground. A freshwater pearl grows inside a mussel, which slowly wraps a tiny irritant in layer after layer of nacre, the same material that lines the shell, and it's those layers that give a pearl its soft glow. Knotting the strand between each pearl, as this one is, protects them from rubbing and means that if the thread ever gives way you lose one pearl rather than the lot. Because they're organic they're softer than most stones, so keep them away from perfume, hairspray and household chemicals, put the bracelet on after those rather than before, and wipe it with a soft cloth rather than soaking it. Looked after kindly, pearls last a lifetime and well beyond.

Hardness: around 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than most gems
Birthstone: June

Come and see it in the cabinet at Craigieburn. Pearl lustre is one of those things a photo never quite captures. And if you'd like your own version, a different length or clasp, that's exactly what we do: start with a Bespoke Jewellery Design Consultation.