Estuary
16 inches of hand-strung black Tahitian pearls and 14k white gold cable chain, joined at the center by a hinged oval charm bail. The bail opens to hang a pendant of your own, or wear it as itself. Closed with a small 14k white gold spring ring.
The Object
- Name: Estuary
- Silhouette: Hybrid Tahitian pearl and 14k white gold cable chain necklace with hinged oval charm bail at the center
- Edition: One of one
- Collection: Tidework
The Pearls
- Type: Vintage black Tahitian pearls
- Size: Approximately 4 mm
- Length used: 7 inches of the total 16-inch necklace
- Stringing: Hand-strung on 100% rainbow-color silk; the color hides between the pearls and appears in flashes when the strand moves
- Accent stones: None
The Metal
- Metal: Solid white gold (cable chain, hinged bail, spring ring)
- Gold content: 14k (58.5% pure gold, 585 stamp)
- Finish: High polish
Our white gold alloy contains nickel. If you have a known nickel sensitivity, please reach out before purchasing.
Measurements
- Necklace length: 16″
- Pearl segment: 7″ of vintage black Tahitian pearls at the center
- Charm bail: 7 × 5 mm, hinged, 14k white gold, opens to add a pendant
- Chain: 14k white gold cable chain
- Clasp: 5 mm spring ring, 14k white gold
Provenance & Certification
- Pearl sourcing: Vintage black Tahitian pearls, hand-strung
- Metal: Recycled 14k white gold
Read more on our approach to stones and certification → On Stones
Production & Delivery
This necklace has already been made. It exists as a single object. Once it finds its wearer, it cannot be remade.
Delivery: Fully insured shipping via UPS or USPS, calculated at checkout by package weight. Signature required on delivery. Complimentary on US orders over $500 and international orders over $1,000.