Mirage
14 inches of hand-strung black Tahitian pearls on rainbow-color silk, closed with a 14k white gold 10 mm swivel lobster clasp worn at the front. At the other end, an 8-carat color-changing purple sapphire floats free — oval brilliant cut, single-drilled and held by a 14k white gold jump ring. The sapphire shifts under different light; the rainbow silk shows in flashes between the pearls.
The Object
- Name: Mirage
- Silhouette: Floating color-changing sapphire on a black Tahitian pearl necklace, rainbow silk stringing, front-worn clasp
- Edition: One of one
- Collection: Tidework
The Stone
- Type: Natural color-changing sapphire
- Cut: Oval brilliant
- Carat weight: 8 ct
- Color: Color-changing purple — shifts hue under different light (daylight vs. warm indoor light)
- Pearl type: Vintage black Tahitian pearls, approximately 4 mm, 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 (clasp and jump 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: 14″
- Stringing: Hand-strung on 100% rainbow-color silk
- Clasp: 10 mm swivel lobster clasp, 14k white gold, worn at the front
Provenance & Certification
- Stone sourcing: Natural color-changing sapphire, selected in person
- Certification: This stone is uncertified. It was personally evaluated by Catherine Peck and selected for its quality and character. Certification is available on request.
- 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.
