16.5 inch (excluding sterling silver toggle) double strand beaded necklace featuring cultures fresh water pearls (6mm round, and 3.5 mm top drilled) dyed a beautiful deep red color. Also features garnet chips, tumbled for smooth edges (3mm wide). The focal piece is a 1.75 inch (17 mm) Hill Tribe rose pendant. Hill Tribe items are hand crafted by artisans in Thailand. The silver content typically ranges from 95-98% (higher than sterling silver at 92.5%).