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Cultured freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal necklace, sterling clasp and extender chain:

If you are looking for something simple, elegant and understated for your wedding day, this necklace would be perfect. It's traditional in that it has pearls, yet at the same time it has just a little bit of bling!

The genuine cultured freshwater pearls are not very large -- about 5mm in diameter. They are white, not quite round, but have a very nice luster. I have sprinkled in a few Swarovski AB xillion (extra sparkly) crystals. Every bride should have a little bit of sparkle!

I hand forged the clasp out of sterling wire, and hammered it to harden it, but also to give it a nice texture. I added a 2" extender chain made out of sterling silver in a figure eight (8) style. This is a beautiful chain, and the twists in the eights catch the light. For a finishing touch, I added a little larger crystal on both the clasp and the extender.

This necklace is 17 1/2 inches long but can extend 2 additional inches so you can adjust it to the perfect length for the neckline of your dress. It is strung on Beadalon 49, so it is very strong and will last for years to come.

Since there's not too much bling, this necklace is versatile enough that you will be able to wear it for other occasions after your wedding is over. But since it is your wedding, don't you want the elegance of real pearls? I know I would.

There are also earrings that would go nicely with this necklace -- using the same pearls, crystals, and same style chain: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/4729536

genuine cultured freshwater pearls, Swarovski xillion AB bicone crystals, sterling silver figure eight chain, sterling silver wire

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