Exceptional Pink Freshwater Pearls

Fit for Aphrodite herself!

These blush-pink freshwater pearls are simply immaculate, creating a necklace that is sensuous, romantic, and timeless in its beauty. The stars of this adornment are, of course, these freshwater pearls. We’ve never come across pearls this big before, and they glow with an effervescent shimmer.

Freshwater pearls are unique in that they come from mollusks living in fresh water (springs, rivers, creeks, lakes and ponds).   When an irritant comes into contact with the freshwater mollusk, it secrets a liquid called nacre around the irritant. After many years, the layers of nacre build up around the irritant, leading it to eventually form into a pearl.

Over 90% of freshwater pearls are baroque – meaning they possess an irregular, asymmetrical shape. But as you can see, these freshwater pearls are pink, lustrous…and nearly perfectly round. How curious!

Personally, we believe this only adds to the magic of this adornment, for what a rare and radiant treasure it is to have such clean and soft freshwater pearls like this! A truly magical addition to any antique jewelry collection.

Materials and Features: MASSIVE pink pearls, ever so subtly graduated between 10.5-12mm

Age/Origin: Vintage, circa 1960

Measurements: 18”, weighing 56g

Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.