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A stunning peacock freshwater pearl necklace set to add a dash of flair on a special occasion.

These high-quality oval peacock pearls (6 mm long) are black with exotic "Peacock Tail-Feather" iridescent tints. To show them off to good advantage and add a little sparkle, I've interspersed them with tanzanite Swarovski crystals.

The dainty 16" necklace closes with a flower-embossed Karen Hill Tribe/Thai silver toggle. Thai Hill Tribe Silver (or Karen Silver) is hand made by hill tribes in Thailand. It is approximately 99.7 to 99.8 pure silver, purer than sterling silver, which is only 92.5. The villages make these beautiful items as a means of supporting their communities financially.

The matching earrings, made with Preciosa crystal and pearls, hang about 2" from the top of the silver-plate ear wires. (I can change these for sterling upon request. Also, the pieces are available separately upon request - they just look too pretty together for me to separate here.)

The set comes in a green velveteen pouch with an anti-tarnish strip.

Please note that the pearls are about 6 mm (shown next to a quarter for size), and their colour will depend on the lighting conditions.

As always, at least 20% of profits go to animal charities.

Here is some information about caring for pearls from www.pearl-guide.com

Pearls Require Special Care
Because pearls are an organic gemstone, they are somewhat different from other gemstones and precious metals. They are softer and more delicate, and they can therefore be more easily scratched, cracked, and damaged. In addition, substances such as perfume and hair spray -- and even natural body oils and perspiration -- can dull pearls' luster or cloud their brilliance. For these reasons, your pearls may require a bit of special care.

Be Careful With Cosmetics And Your Pearls
It's a good idea, for example, to apply perfume, hair spray, and other cosmetics before putting on your pearls. In this way, you can minimize the amount of these products that comes into contact with the pearls. After wearing your pearls, wipe them with a soft damp cloth to remove any traces of cosmetic products or body oils. Wash the pearls periodically with a mild soap and a soft cloth, to remove any accumulated build-up.


Store Your Pearls Separately
Because of their delicacy, pearls should be stored separately, away from hard jewelry items, to prevent scratches or other damage. If possible, store them wrapped in soft cloth or in a soft-lined container, pouch, or jewelry box.

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