Year 3 | Pearl

Classic in all the right ways - and made even better with a special Montana sapphire set center stage! A delicate, simple pearl necklace is set with a beautiful blue Montana sapphire and hung on a scintillating white gold chain, a collaboration of Montanan treasures and Galatae's special designs!

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K white gold
• gems:
• (1) - freshwater white pearl, 9.5-10mm
• (1) - blue Montana sapphire, 0.10ct
• chain length: 18 inch

Classic in all the right ways - and made even better with a special Montana sapphire set center stage! A delicate, simple pearl necklace is set with a beautiful sage green Montana sapphire and hung on a scintillating white gold chain, a collaboration of Montanan treasures and Galatae's special designs!

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K white gold
• gems:
• (1) - freshwater white pearl, 9.5-10mm
• (1) - sage green Montana sapphire, 0.12ct
• chain length: 18 inch

Classic in all the right ways - and made even better with a special Montana sapphire set center stage! A delicate, simple pearl necklace is set with a beautiful violet Montana sapphire and hung on a scintillating yellow gold chain, a collaboration of Montanan treasures and Galatae's special designs!

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold
• gems:
• (1) - freshwater white pearl, 9.5-10mm
• (1) - deep purple Montana sapphire, 0.10ct
• chain length: 18 inch

Classic in all the right ways - and made even better with a special Montana sapphire set center stage! A delicate, simple pearl necklace is set with a beautiful violet Montana sapphire and hung on a scintillating yellow gold chain, a collaboration of Montanan treasures and Galatae's special designs!

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold
• gems:
• (1) - freshwater white pearl, 9.5-10mm
• (1) - violet Montana sapphire, 0.10ct
• chain length: 18 inch

Classic in all the right ways - and made even better with a special Yogo sapphire set center stage! A delicate, simple pearl necklace is set with a beautiful deep, periwinkle-blue Yogo sapphire and hung on a scintillating white gold chain, a collaboration of Montanan treasures and Galatae's special designs!

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K white gold
• gems:
• (1) - freshwater white pearl, 9.5-10mm
• (1) - blue Yogo sapphire, 0.09ct
• chain length: 18 inch

Classic in all the right ways - and made even better with a special Yogo sapphire set center stage! A delicate, simple pearl necklace is set with a beautiful blue Yogo sapphire and hung on a scintillating white gold chain, a collaboration of Montanan treasures and Galatae's special designs!

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K white gold
• gems:
• (1) - freshwater white pearl, 9.5-10mm
• (1) - blue Yogo sapphire, 0.09ct
• chain length: 18 inch

Classic in all the right ways - and made even better with a special Yogo sapphire set center stage! A delicate, simple pearl necklace is set with a beautiful royal blue Yogo sapphire and hung on a scintillating yellow gold chain, a collaboration of Montanan treasures and Galatae's special designs!

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold
• gems:
• (1) - freshwater white pearl, 9.5-10mm
• (1) - royal blue Yogo sapphire, 0.10ct
• chain length: 18 inch

This elegant wide-set chain necklace is made from sterling silver and 22 gold vermeil, simple yet undeniably attractive.  With a single freshwater pearl adorning one slightly larger link, this necklace is full of subtle beauty. This piece is part of a new collaboration between Alex Monroe and writer and cultural observer Raven Smith.

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver + 22K gold vermeil
• gem: freshwater pearl, approximately 5mm
• chain length: 24"

A garden of berries and lush branches don this silver locket and the pearls, as well as the brushed finish evoke a sense of antiquity. 

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• metal: sterling silver
• gems: fresh water pearls
• dimensions of locket: approx. 1"x 3/4"
• chain length: 16"

Feel elegant and graceful with this sterling silver and cornflake pearl necklace! Wear it to a business meeting or on a night out - it's sure to make you feel stunning!

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• metal: sterling silver
• gem: metallic cornflake pearl and round pearls
• chain length: 15-16"

These tiny marquise drop earrings are adorable! A little quirky but with that gentle gleam of brushed silver, these will bring joy to anyone of any age! 

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• metal: sterling silver
• drop: approx 1"
• gem: (2) white pearls
• satin finish
• french wire

Creamy freshwater pearls, their surface glinting iridescent, hang from woven yellow gold chain in these beautiful dangle earrings.   

 Cold Hard Facts: 

• metal: 18K yellow gold 
• gems: (2) freshwater pearls
• drop: approx. 2 1/4"
• french wire backs

Creamy freshwater pearls, their surface glinting iridescent, hang from woven yellow gold chain in these beautiful dangle earrings.  

 Cold Hard Facts: 

• metal: 18K yellow gold 
• gems: (6) freshwater pearls
• drop: approx. 1 3/4"
• french wire backs

Greek mythology proclaimed pearls to be tears of joy shed by the goddess, Aphrodite... and aptly named, these pearl drop earrings will be sure to bring "tears of joy" to the wearer! 

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold
• gem: graduated white freshwater pearls
• topmost pearl: approx. 7mm
• bottommost pearl: approx. 4mm
• drop: 2 1/2"
• equipped with leverback

Alex Monroe's playful style continues in these adorable little squirrel stud earrings. Plated in gold vermeil, each squirrel clutches a freshwater pearl as if it were a treasured acorn! You can't help but smile when wearing these delightful earrings!

Cold hard facts:

• metal: sterling silver with 22K gold vermeil
• gem: 3mm freshwater pearl
• dimensions: 9mm x 8mm

A mingling of golden sheen keshi seed pearls and round sunstone are hand-crocheted with a delicate beige silk thread by designer Kelly Merrell.  The focal point is a carved clear quartz drop on an adjustable "Y" shape. The pearls have a beautiful luster and the overall palette of this necklace exudes softness and romance. 

Cold Hard Facts:

• material: silk
• gems: keshi seed pearls (6mm) + round sunstone beads (7mm)
• drop: carved clear quartz  (14mm)
• length: 18"
• made in the US

This necklace is a Kelly Merrell masterpiece! Using deep grey silk she has hand-crocheted a menagerie of pearls and kyanite into a delicate masterpiece. The adjustable drop length makes this piece extremely wearable and adds a touch of elegance to the day-to-day. 

Cold Hard Facts:

• material: silk
• gems: 6mm smooth kyanite beads + oval freshwater pearls
• drop: 1.5 x .5" raw kyanite crystal
• length: 18"

This necklace is a Kelly Merrell signature! Using deep champagne-colored silk she has hand-crocheted a menagerie of pearls and clear quartz into a delicate masterpiece. The adjustable drop length makes this piece extremely wearable and adds a touch of elegance to the day-to-day. 

Cold Hard Facts:

• material: silk
• gems: 3mm faceted labradorite beads, 7mm freshwater pearls
• drop: 15mm carved clear quartz bead
• length: 18"

Iridescent pearls and lovely blue kyanite beads are strung on delicate hand-crocheted silk and end with a stately unpolished lapis lazuli drop. Textures and colors combine to create an elegant and stylistic piece. 

Cold Hard Facts:

• material: silk
• gem: 5 - 6mm kyanite beads + 4.5mm x 5.5mm freshwater keshi pearls
• drop: lapis lazuli (approx. 1 1/8" x 3/4")
• length: 18" + drop

24K gold vermeil beads accent a necklace strung with pearls, moonstone, chrysolcolla, and opalite beads. A wearable everyday piece that'll take you from the office into a night on the town! 

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 24K gold over sterling silver
• gems: pearl, moonstone, chrysolcolla, opalite beads
• 18" and equipped with lobster closure

Full of color and pattern, these earrings look like they could hang from an Egyptian princess's ears! The blue of the turquoise is reflected in the white luster of the pearl, the rich gold complementing both!

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 24K gold vermeil
• gem: (2) freshwater pearls (2) faceted turquoise
• drop: approx. 1"
• french hook earwire

Life and love are celebrated with this darling necklace by Chi Galatea. A petite garnet twinkles from the center of the freshwater pearl, which has been hand-carved into the image of a blossoming carnation. Delicate yet hearty, carnations are the perfect, symbolic flower for the wintery month of January. Celebrate a special January birth with this precious gift and watch their joy bloom!  

Did you know? Carnations symbolize love, fascination, & distinction.

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver
• gems:
• (1) - white freshwater pearl; 10-10.5mm
• (1) - round 2mm garnet
• chain length: 18"

This incredible bolo necklace features strung Akoya pearls and a unique centerpiece that can be removed through the use of a clever mechanical safety clasp. With a large kunzite stone center-stage framed by oxidized yellow gold and white gold accents, this gorgeous work of art will be the star of any outfit!

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 10k yellow gold, 14k white gold
• gem: 7.94ct kunzite, 0.22ctw diamonds, 7.5-7.8mm Akoya pearls
• dimensions: strand: 33.5", centerpiece: 3x1"
• adjustable, removable centerpiece
• absolutely one-of-a-kind!

It's the classic long hip necklace with Kasumi freshwater pearls on a leather cord! These pearls in a mix of creme, peach, & dusty rose give this necklace a contemporary feel. Wear it long or pull a few pearls through the loop to adjust the length. Wrap it around twice to make it short. Super versatile and genuinely one of our very favorite pieces. Handmade right here at Alara!

Cold Hard Facts:

• material: natural leather
• total length: 39" (no clasp)
• gems: 17 Kasumi pearls, varied 12-14mm
• made in the US

Though Tahitian pearls are one of the few different types of dark-colored pearls, they are special because they obtain their dark color range naturally.  Created by the Black-lipped Oyster, Tahitian pearls come in a wide array of shades. This one has purple and green tones, depending on the way the light hits it. Pair this necklace with your favorite little black dress and you are Gala-ready!

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K white gold
• gems: 9mm round Tahitian pearl + round brilliant-cut diamond accent(0.13ct)
• length: 16-18" adjustable

Lustrous freshwater pearls are interspersed with stainless steel tube beads, strung in a modern 18" necklace.  Dressed up or down, this necklace will look great without breaking the bank!

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: brushed stainless steel
• gem: freshwater pearls
• hypoallergenic 
• length: 18"
• finish: matte
• closure: lobster clasp

A pattern of delicately shaped leaves made from lab-grown yellow diamonds glisten across the surface of this freshwater pearl. The diamonds are adhered to the pearl in a patented bonding process unique to the designer, Galatea.  

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold 
• gems: 
• 10mm freshwater pearl
• yellow lab-grown diamonds
• chain: 18" 

This beautiful, delicately carved pearl is a masterpiece of talent and detail. Shaped in the rendition of a lotus flower, this necklace is perfect for that special someone in your life. Or just buy it for yourself - you deserve it! 

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver
• gems: white freshwater pearl; 10-10.5mm
• chain length: 18"

This beautiful pearl is carved in a lovely leaf pattern, below which shine hundreds of tiny lab-grown yellow diamonds. They are adhered to the pearl in a patented bonding process unique to the designer, Galatea.   

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold 
• gems: 
• 10mm freshwater pearl (15-10mm)
• lab-grown diamond druzy 
• chain length: 18" 

This beautiful, delicately carved pearl is a masterpiece of talent and detail. Shaped in the rendition of a daisy, this necklace is perfect for that special someone in your life. Or just buy it for yourself - you deserve it! 

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver
• gems: white freshwater pearl; 10-10.5mm
• chain length: 18"

An innovative approach to a classic pearl pendant, this stunning Galatea pearl showcases hundreds of tiny, dazzling sustainable lab-grown diamonds that are permanently adhered to the cultured pearls via a patent-pending bonding process. 

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold
• gems:
• freshwater pearl
• yellow lab-grown diamonds
• chain length: 18"

An innovative approach to a classic pearl earring, each stunning Galatea pearl showcases hundreds of tiny, dazzling sustainable lab-grown diamonds that are permanently adhered to the cultured pearls via a patent-pending bonding process.

 Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: 14K yellow gold
• gems:
• freshwater pearls
• yellow lab-grown diamonds
• earring type: french hook

Love and life are celebrated with this darling necklace. A freshwater pearl, hand carved into the image of a morning glory, holds a twinkling 2mm sapphire. Gift this to the September baby in your life (sapphire is one of September's birthstones), and watch their joy bloom! 

Did you know? Morning glory flowers symbolize love and life.

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver
• gems:
• (1) - white freshwater pearl; 10-10.5mm
• (1) - round 2mm sapphire
• chain length: 18"

Hope is celebrated with this darling necklace. A freshwater pearl, hand carved into the image of a poppy, holds a twinkling 2mm peridot. Gift this to the August baby in your life (peridot is one of August's birthstones), and watch their joy bloom! 

Did you know? Poppy flowers symbolize remembrance and hope.

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver
• gems:
• (1) - white freshwater pearl; 10-10.5mm
• (1) - round 2mm peridot
• chain length: 18"

Enlightenment is celebrated with this darling necklace. A freshwater pearl, hand carved into the image of a lotus, holds a twinkling 2mm ruby. Gift this to the July baby in your life (ruby is one of July's birthstones), and watch their joy bloom! 

Did you know? Lotus flowers symbolize enlightenment and transcendence. 

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver
• gems:
• (1) - white freshwater pearl; 10-10.5mm
• (1) - round 2mm ruby
• chain length: 18"

This necklace is a case study in iridescence. The labradorite rondelles give off dark rainbows which change in the light and the pearl drop shines with pinks, whites, and a touch of blue. The 24k yellow gold vermeil really ties everything together with a pop of richness. This necklace can be dressed up or down and is complementary to nearly all outfits! 

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