"Artichoke" Button Earrings (Abalone Pearl, 22k, 18k Gold)

"Artichoke" Button Earrings (Abalone Pearl, 22k, 18k Gold)Lustrous blue abalone pearls are a rare gem borne of marriage of technology and nature. Since saltwater pearl cultivation was perfected more than 100 years ago, people wondered whether the abalone (basically a snail) could produce pearls echoing the rainbow tones of it's beautiful iridescent shell. Finally, in the 1990's, a company in New Zealand managed to coax blister pearls from abalone shells, and this is where we sourced the mesmerizing pearls in

but may be special ordered in a variety of cabochon gems)

5mm in diameter

Add a touch of gyp-set flare to your jewelry collection with these go-to hoops

framed by subtle gold accents that enhance the ring’s organic charm

and non-cultured

with its elegant

showcasing fine granulation detail and fine wire work

characteristic of Native designs of the American Southwest

Add these to your go-to collection of earrings

82 carat pink faceted rectangle-cut rubellite tourmaline from Brazil

This 21-inch necklace is the perfect length for many of our smaller charms and pendants

but we have others available--please inquire