Detailed Information: NECKLACES

Necklace - Coral

18" long necklace.		 CORAL: Coral is a skeleton of calcium carbonate precipitates formed from surrounding seawater by tiny polyps.
Color: Red, pink, white (black, blue). Most valued type of coral is the noble red coral. Unworked coral is dull but can be polished to give it a vitreous luster.
Source: Coral occurs throughout the world in tropical and sub tropical waters, mainly in the Mediterranean Sea and the coasts of North Africa. Italy is the main trade center.
Necklace - Garnet

Rich deep red with purplish tint beads (approx. 4mm size) with fancy goldtone clasp. 18" long necklace.		 GARNET: This is a group of differently colored gemstones ranging in color from green, yellow, orange to deep red. The more popular color being red with purplish tint.
Source: India and Sri Lanka
Necklace - Fresh Water Pearls

18" long necklaces.

 FRESHWATER PEARLS: As the name indicates Freshwater Pearls are cultured in lakes and ponds. Unlike saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls take a lot less time to grow. They are also known as rice pearls due to their baroque shape. A smooth texture, even luster and a more round shape adds to the value of the pearls.
Color: White, pink and mauve. White colored pearls are in most demand.
Source: Cultured Freshwater Pearls come mainly from China and Japan.
Necklace - Jade

18" long necklace.		 JADE: There are two varieties of Jade - Nephrite and Jadeite. Nephrite is the more common variety of Jade. Nephrite occurs in alluvial boulders of several tons. The name Nephrite originates from the Greek word nephros, meaning kidney. It was believed to have curative power for the prevention of kidney failure.
Color: Green, white, gray, yellowish, reddish brown. The most valuable color is green.
Source: Sinkiang (China), New Zealand, South Australia
Necklace - Black Onyx

18" long necklace.		 ONYX: Onyx is a type of Cryptocrystalline quartz also known as CHALCEDONY,a name derived from the ancient town of Chalcedon in Asia Minor. Chalcedony occurs in a wide range of colors.
Color: Onyx is smokey grey to black in color.
Source: Brazil, India

Please note: Clasp may vary slightly, depending upon availability.

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