Freshwater 11-12mm Pearl Station Necklace and Stud Earring Set

This hand-knotted freshwater pearl necklace and earring set conveys simple elegance. The classic strand secures with a fishhook clasp, letting you wear it with confidence. The delicate earrings feature chic button pearls.

These pearls are gathered from freshwater lake and river mollusks. Most Freshwater pearls come from China and they can be mostly round to off-round, or rice-shaped to baroque. They look similar to Akoya pearls, but are the perfect gift when on a budget. They might be slightly less symmetrical, smaller, or not as easily matched, but these minor differences provide a major value for the price. The appealing, deep shine of a pearl is often what defines its beauty. This shine is produced by multiple layers of semi-opaque calcium carbonate crystals, called nacre. The nacre reflects light on the surface of the pearl, producing brilliance and sheen.