Majorica Hand Knotted Pearl Necklace with Integral 925 Silver (Gold Vermeil Pendant)

Majorica Hand Knotted Pearl Necklace with asymmetrical Integral 925 Silver (Gold Vermeil Pendant) featuring a 45cm long Majorican pearl necklace with a flower/pearl pendant measuring 2.5cm x 2.5cm. This lovely necklace has a lobster claw clasp and the main pendant is stamped '925' 'Majorica' and 'M' in three places on the reverse and it weighs 25.0g. There are 34 uniform pearls 6mm diameter, with 8 smaller vari-size pearls featured on the pendant.

Mallorca pearls are imitation pearls that are produced, using a secret process, on the island of Majorca, Spain. Spherical pieces of opaque white glass of a similar weight to real pearls are dipped into a special mixture of pearly essence called "Essence d'Orient"; which is made of substances extracted from ground up fish scales and shells and mixed with a resin like substance. Many layers are needed to achieve a pearl of size; then they are sealed with a lacquer and polished; the result is a very real appearance that is durable and affordable.

Pearl is the birthstone for June and the anniversary gift for the 30th wedding anniversary. Pearls also represent wisdom gained through experience. The gems of the sea are believed to offer protection to the wearer, as well as attract good luck and wealth. Moreover, pearls speak of the wearer's purity and integrity.