This Keshi pearl, light amethyst, moonstone, and Oregon sunstone necklace-called a sautoir in French-continues a cherished tradition. Centuries ago sautoirs incorporated royal insignia into pageantry. Pearls were especially honored. Coco Chanel modernized the look, while flappers relaxed the style.
"Pearls Among Friends" exploits a rhythm created by monochromatic colors and textural detail. Grounding starts with the blush pink Keshi pearls and repeats for 56" along a strand of strategically placed gems to create a sense of soft undulation. "Pearls Among Friends" ends with two handmade tassels of blush, button pearls, capped by the Studio's floral bead caps.
PRODUCT Details
- 14kt yellow gold.
- White Orchid Studio’s floral bead caps.
- Gems: blush pink, freshwater Keshi pearls (15 to 26 mm), button pearl, light amethyst, moonstone, and Oregon sunstone.
- Approximate length: 56”
- Style Number: 14ktygpearlsamongfriends.n56
Sautoirs are a jewelry equivalent of scarves. Like scarves they can be worn many ways. Picture 3 shows one example of why they are so versatile.
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