The Real Pearl Co.
The allure of the pearl is timeless and universal. Since the beginning of history, the pearl has always been regarded as one of the rarest, most valuable and symbolic of gems and has been prized in every culture, from ancient China, India, Egypt, Rome, through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance to today.
In 2004, Caroline Haelterman and her husband, Hugh, set up The Real Pearl Co. Through The Real Pearl Co, Caroline re-creates historic jewelry into contemporary wearable art, thereby keeping over 5,000 years of jewelry history alive through her designs.
Pearl & Red Crystal Drop Necklace
$90.00
The Pearl & Red Crystal Drop Necklace replicates the pearl and ruby necklace worn by Isabella Stewart Gardner in her portrait by John Singer Sargent, painted during a visit to Boston in January 1888. The majority of Isabella's pearls and rubies were purchased in Paris, France, from the jeweler Boucheron. This delicate and feminine necklace features a strand of 5-6mm white pearls with a gold plate edged red crystal and a white pearl drop, on a gold plated magnetic ball clasp.
Measures 18"L
Pendant measures 1"L
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Pearl & Red Crystal Drop Earrings
$50.00
The Pearl & Red Crystal Drop Earrings are inspired by the pearl and ruby jewelry worn by Isabella Stewart Gardner in her portrait by John Singer Sargent, painted during a visit to Boston in January 1888. The majority of Isabella's pearls and rubies were purchased in Paris, France, from the jeweler Boucheron. These delicate and feminine drop earrings with a white pearl below a gold plate edged red crystal.
Earrings measure 1"L x .5"W
Gold plated 925 silver hooks
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