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Add some sterling silver to this Honora black cultured freshwater pearl necklace and you've got a stand out piece with charm and versatility. Deep, dark and mysterious.
- 17" with a toggle clasp.
- Pearls measure 8mm
- Necklace is constructed of fine quality sterling silver for a lifetime of wear
- Day's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
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Honora Black Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace in Sterling Silver (8mm pearls) |
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$249.00
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Metal Type: STERLING SILVER
Length: 17.00 IN
Treatment: Bleached Dyed Irradiated
Design: Womens |
Learn About PearlsPearls are known as the gemstone of lovers protecting innocence and symbolizing purity- which is why they are often worn at weddings. Their value comes from the consistency, size and shape, type, and amount of 'luster' that the pearl exhibits. Pearls go with everything and are a timeless fashion statement. Pearls are often passed down from generation to generation in families because when appropriately cared for their beauty last forever.
All pearls are cleaned once removed from the water. The solultion used during this process to clean the Pearls has a bleach base. This is a common proactice with Pearls within the industry. The bleach does not change the color or appearance of the Pearls in any way.
Consistency:
It is desirable in strands of pearls for all of the pearls to be of about the same size, shape and color. If it is a graduated strand (growing from small to large) the matching pearls adjacent to one another should match. If it is a multi-color strand then the colors that are closest to one another should be of similar hues. If it is a solid round strand of same sized pearls the pearls should roll smoothly and consistently across a flat surface.
Size and Shape:
The size of a pearl depends upon the type of mollusk it is grown in and how long it has been left to grow, along with the size of the original piece of particulate matter that the pearl was formed around. The shape depends on if it is freshwater or saltwater with the rarest pearl shape being perfectly round and symmetrical. If a pearl is not round it will often be called "baroque" and these are used in many of today's fashionable pearl pieces.
Pearl Type:
There are several levels to the type of a pearl. On the most base level pearls are broken into Freshwater and Saltwater. This simply refers to the type of water that the mollusk they came from lives in. Freshwater pearls tend to be baroque while saltwater are more round. After the water type comes Cultured or Natural. A Natural pearl is just that, it comes from an oyster where an irritant has become naturally lodged inside the mollusk. Layers of nacre form around the irritant to form a pearl without any help from mank. A Cultured pearl is the result of a person placing the initial irritant (often a small piece of shell from another mollusk) inside the oyster . Watch a video of how pearls are cultured. Another step to pearl type is where the pearl came from. Common pearl types are Akoya (coming from Japan or China appearing white to cream in color), White South Sea (large pearls from Australia, Myanmar, or Indonesia appearing white to golden in color), and Black South Sea or Tahitian (Coming only from Tahiti and appearing white to black and every color in between). The last part of pearl type is if it has been treated or not. Some pearls are dyed or bleached to achieve their color- this is noticeable when you look closely at the drill hole in a pearl and notice that the interior is a different color. Over time however, if not properly cared for, pearls will change color as luster is worn away.
Luster:
Luster is the high reflective shine and slight iridescence, or ability to see other colors within the pearls overall color. It is created by the many layers of calcium carbonate, called nacre, that is secreted by the mollusk and coats the irritant or seed. A fine luster will be free of spots, cracks, bumps, or hot spots- which appear slightly black and is referred to as the Nacre of the pearl. A natural or un-cultured pearl is almost 100% nacre while a cultured pearl has only a few layers. The thicker the layer, the more rare and valuable the pearl. Pearl is the birthstone for June. |
Pearl Care and Necklace SizingPearl Care:
Pearls are a beautiful gem that will last for generations when cared for properly. They do require a bit more care than other gemstones. Cosmetics, sun block, perfume, and hair spray all contain chemicals that can dramatically dull the luster of a pearl. It is best to put your pearls on after applying any personal care products.
Wiping pearls with a soft cloth after you wear them will ensure they remain free of harmful build-up of these compounds. Always keep your pearls separated from hard jewelry items to prevent them from being scratched. Pearls are best kept in a soft cloth pouch or a soft lined jewelry box.
If you wear your pearls often, they should be restrung about once a year to prevent strand breakage. The thread should be knotted between each pearl to prevent all the pearls in a strand from falling off should a break occur. Individual knotting also prevents possible damage from pearls from rubbing together.
Clean your pearl jewelry with Day's Pearl Jewelry Cleaner or with mild dish soap in warm water. Your Day's in-store team would be happy to clean and inspect your pearl jewelry at no cost any time.
Necklace Sizing:
Necklaces and chains come in many lengths. The drawings below indicate standard chain lengths and illustrate how they look on the neck of an average size woman and man. Chains can be shortened to create a non-standard length.
The width of a chain is generally indicated in millimeters. The chart below offers a comparison of centimeters to inches. One centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters.
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Jewelry WarrantyJewelry Warranty
Day's Jewelers offers a lifetime warrantee against defects in materials and workmanship on any piece of jewelry purchased from us. We will also replace any stones, free of charge, in case of loss from the mounting, provided the jewelry was inspected by Day's Jewelers within six months of the loss. This warrantee does not cover excessive abuse or normal wear.
Day's will professionally clean and inspect you jewelry at no charge any time. For warrantee purposes, these inspections must be verified on the Fine Jewelry Documentation of Purchase by a Day's Jewelers associate. If you have moved to another area, and are unable to bring it to a Day's Jewelers store, please contact us, and we will find a reputable jeweler in your area who will inspect it for you free of charge.
Loss or damage is not covered resulting from abuse, normal wear, mysterious disappearance or repair, sizing or any other work done on your jewelry other than by Day's Jewelers or another jewelry company that we have specifically authorized. Day's Jewelers will repair or replace your setting at our option, if it is defective in materials or craftsmanship, provided the semiannual inspections have been performed.
How to Obtain Warranty Services:
If your jewelry requires any service, simply return it together with your Fine Jewelry Documentation of Purchase to any Day's store. You can also mail the item back to us for warranty service. Please send it, properly insured, to DFJ, 88 Main Street, Waterville ME 04901. |
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- Your jewelry purchase will arrive in a fine quality Day's jewelry gift box.
- We are happy to gift wrap your package in Day's signature blue paper with a silver bow if you indicate so at check out. No extra charge.
- We will provide a gift enclosure card with your personal message if you indicate so at check out. No extra charge.
FREE UPS regular ground shipping on orders over $100.
- Offer applies only for UPS Ground shipping. You must select "UPS Ground" option to qualify for free shipping. Otherwise, the full expedited shipping charge will be applied.
- UPS shipping is only available for delivery to U.S. street addresses. Not available for shipments to APO/FPO addresses or P.O. Boxes.
- We will ship to PO boxes and APO/FPO addresses via U.S. Postal Service.
- Customer responsible for all shipping costs for returned merchandise.
- Sorry, Day's does not ship to foreign countries at this time.
- This promotional offer may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.
Order Processing Time
- Most orders received before 2:00 PM EST will be shipped the same day.
- All items on our site are available for immediate shipping. However, it is possible that an item may be sold out just after placing your order. In this case we will notify you immediately.
- Allow up to 2 additional days for ring sizing if you select a ring size other than the indicated standard ring size. Refer to the care and sizing tab on the detail page for the standard ring size.
- Engraving requires an extra two business days before shipping
Delivery Options
UPS Ground - will typically arrive 1-5 business days after ship date depending on travel distance ($8.00) (free if order exceeds $100)
UPS Second Day Air - will arrive within 2 business days after ship date by end of day ($16.00)
UPS Next Day Air Saver - will arrive next business day after ship date by end of day ($25.00)
UPS Next Day Air - will arrive by 10:30 AM next business day after ship date ($35.00)
US Postal Service - For orders to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses. ($20.00)
- Orders shipped within New England states will typically be delivered within 1-2 business days from ship date.
- Delivery times are only estimates provided by UPS. |
Why DaysFor almost 100 years…
- We promise the best prices on fine quality goods and services. This means we will only sell a level of quality that our owners would be proud to wear. It means we keep expenses to a minimum by not locating our stores and offices in malls or other high rent areas. It means we purchase precious metals, gemstones and other products as close to the source as possible to eliminate "middle man" profits.
- We promise to provide the opportunity for everyone to own fine jewelry. It doesn't matter how much money you have, how young you are or how you're dressed, you'll always be welcome with open arms at Day's.
- We promise that trust will always be at the foundation of our existence. This means that we will never compromise integrity for short term profits.
- We promise to value jewelry for the sentiment it represents. This means we understand and respect that a $10 sterling silver chain can mean as much to its owner as a $10,000 diamond ring does to its owner. |
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