Freshwater White Pearl 16 Inch Portrait Necklace with a large circle spring clasp is an Authorized Museum Reproduction Jewelry Piece inspired by the collections of The Corcoran Gallery of Art.
This stunning necklace features the highest quality beautiful 4mm Round Freshwater Pearls (approx 116 of them) weighs approx 9.7 grams and is hand strung and handcrafted in Boston, MA by Museum Reproductions.
The luster of pearls has inspired and intrigued people since the dawn of civilization. Ancient myths tell fantastic storied of their origin. The fact that salt water pearls originated in oysters was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Russian river pearls were used in abundance on clothing and in ecclesiastical art.
In China, where pearls have been cultivated since the 13th Century, they are symbols of good luck. Pearls are also associated with purity, innocence and peace.
The above provenance card is included with this stunning necklace in an Old World Gift Box.
Handcrafted in the USA by Museum Reproductions of the Highest Quality Pearls!
