GOLD STAINLESS AQUAMARINE & PEARL NECKLACE FJN143

• Natural aquamarine 1" square cabochon wire-wrapped with gold stainless steel and wrapped with approx. .70" white fresh water pearl
  
• Pendant measures 2" in total length with bail
  
• The cable chain measures 1.5mm with 3mm beads and has a lobster clasp
  
• The chain hangs 18" in length
• The stones are bluish white and are nicely accented with a white pearl
  
• Aquamarine is March and Pearl is June birthstones

Stainless steel has opened up the jewelry market to new and exciting creations which lend it self to beautiful and maintenance free jewelry. In recent years many top jewelry designers have flocked to this wonderful metal to create jewelry that is both fashionable and affordable.

Our collection of jewelry is produced from the highest grade of surgical stainless steel. While surgical steel is a type of stainless steel, all stainless steels are not surgical steels. Surgical steels are those with the greatest amount of corrosion resistance, luster and durability and are there for designated for biomedical applications (implants, etc.). When compared to other types, surgical stainless steel is typically the most expensive and though surgical grade stainless steel may contain some nickel; it's generally considered hypoallergenic for most people.

The rose gold and yellow gold stainless steel jewelry that we feature is created by a special metallic process of carefully matching with real gold and embedding the color into the surface of the metal.

Taking care of Stainless Steel This metal is easy to care for because it doesn't tarnish.  You can wipe with a soft cloth or wash with a mild detergent.

AQUAMARINE

"Aqua" is the Latin word for water and "marine" means *of the sea, which signifies the
Aquamarine stone meaning and its link to ancient water kingdoms. True Aquamarine
features a stunning, translucent pale turquoise, which makes it popular for
incorporating into jewelry design. Because of its connection to the sea, this healing
crystal works to clear and cleanse the water element within our bodies, which is
crucial to health and wellness, especially since we're made up of 70% water. By
reconnecting us to earth's life giving water element, Aquamarine helps to remove
emotional toxicity and encourage feelings of inner peace.

HEALING PROPERTIES

Aquamarine properties contain the healing, vibrant powers of our ancient seas.
Evolved over millions of years, this stone rocks when it comes to soothing unpleasant
emotions such as grief or loneliness. Aquamarine is an essential component to a
healing crystal collection because it helps to reconnect us to the life-giving waters of
the earth.

WHERE IT'S FOUND

Brazil is one of the largest producers of aquamarine, with its pegmatite mine in Minas
Gerais being the country's most productive mining area. This area is famous for
yielding beautiful aquas. Aquamarines are also found in Mozambique,
Zambia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Pakistan and Vietnam.

PEARL

An organic gem, pearls are formed inside mollusks such as oysters and mussels. They are formed when an irritant such as a tiny stone or bit of sand gets inside the mollusk's shell.

There are many types of pearl:
Natural Pearls ( made without human interference)
Cultured pearls ( made with a foreign substance, intentionally inserted into a living oyster)
Baroque pearls ( pearls that have irregular shapes)
Blister pearls ( pearls which grow attached to the inside of the shell)
Black pearls ( gray to black)
Freshwater pearls ( pearls which form in freshwater mollusks and resemble puffed rice)

HEALING PROPERTIES

Cultured or freshwater pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck. Pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience, to quicken the laws of karma and to cement engagements and love relationships. They are thought to keep children safe.

WHERE IT’S FOUND

Russian, European and North American rivers and lakes have all produced pearls throughout history. In fact, natural freshwater pearls have been found in almost every country. At the present time, most freshwater pearls are cultured, and the overwhelming majority of cultured freshwater pearls come from China.