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STUNNING MABE PEARL NECKLACE with GOLD VERMEIL over STERLING SILVER
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Item # |
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179 0129
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Type of jewelry |
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Necklace ~ 15 (fifteen pieces) multicolor iridescent Mabe pearls set in 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver.
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Design |
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Stunning MABE PEARL DESIGNER NECKLACE with classic bezel settings.
The back of the Mabe pearl lettings are adorned with a spectacular finely detailed
“Flower of Life” pattern.
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Material |
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Solid genuine 925 Sterling Silver ~ 18K Gold-plated, set with a multicolor Mabe pearls.
This necklace has an adjustable extender chain with 2 (two) bezel-set faceted Rhodolite Garnet gemstones.
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Amount |
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1 (one) piece
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Plating |
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18K Gold Vermeil ~ very thick and durable 3-microns yellow Gold-plated over solid 925 Sterling Silver
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Total weight |
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approx. 86.99 grams
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Size of Mabe pearl settings |
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Diameter: approx. 19.50 mm to 20.00 mm = 0.76 inches to 0.78 inches
Thickness: approx. 7.50 mm to 10.50 mm
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Dimensions of S-hook & eye clasp
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Length: approx. 23.63 mm
Width: approx. 9.10 mm
Depth: approx. 4.60 mm
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Length of necklace |
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Length without extender chain: approx. 45.00 cm = 18.11 inches
Length of extender chain: approx. 7.00 cm = 2.75 inches
Total length including extender chain: approx. 52.00 cm = 20.47 inches
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Color |
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Multicolor luster copper pink Mabe pearls and gold.
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Origin of silver work |
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Handmade in Bali by our in-house Balinese silversmiths
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Origin of Mabe pearls |
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Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia
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Hallmark stamp |
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This necklace is hallmark stamped 925
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Mabe pearls |
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Mabe pearls come in a wide range of beautiful colors, which span from light pinks, to more bluish shades. The color of Mabe pearls is influenced during the cultivation. The implanted nucleus is painted with a special ink which will slowly release the color during the cultivation process inside the live oyster. This Indonesian developed process will enhance the undertones of the color seen on the surface. The color penetrates into the nacre and gives a rather natural appearance in comparison to any other treatment (chemical dyes which are sometimes used to color mabe look always very artificial).
These gorgeous Mabe Pearls were cultured in the pristine tropical waters off the Island of Sumbawa / Indonesia.
These Mabe pearls grew inside Penguin Wing Oyster shells ~ Pteria penguin.
Mabe Pearls are quite different from what you might consider “normal” pearls. The reason for this stem from the way that Mabe pearls are formed. Mabe pearls are considered to be “semi-spherical cultured pearls”. Instead of growing inside the body of the mollusk creature, as is the case with other pearls, Mabe pearls grow against the inside shell.
This process causes Mabe pearls to have a flat side, as opposed to being relatively spherical, or at least rounded like standard pearls. This also explains why Mabe pearls are frequently called “half pearls”. Mabe pearls come in a wide range of beautiful colors, which span from light pinks, to more bluish shades. The unique nacre of the Mabe oyster allows for hues that are quite brilliant and rainbow-like. Their brilliance is quite breathtaking at times, especially in the rarest color, which consists of pink with gold swirls. It is this type of color which brings the value to the Mabe pearls, as well as their rare superiority in texture and luster.
To culture a Mabe pearl, the process is different than culturing round pearls. It is accomplished by inserting the nucleus flush against the side of the mollusk causing the oyster to make its nacre deposits over the nucleus, and against the inside of its shell, forming a semi-spherical pearl. The Mabe pearl oyster, also referred to as the penguin wing oyster – is what is used as the mother shell for Mabe pearls. These are highly distributed across the world’s tropical and semi-tropical seas, making them readily available to many pearl farmers at different ends of the globe.
Due to this one flattened side, Mabe pearls become the ideal choice for jewelry such as earrings and rings which allow for a secure setting, and a concealed flat back.
The Mabe pearl first reached its popularity in the end of the 19th century, and from that time until the mid 20th century, many different efforts were made to attempt to cultivate the Mabe pearl – most of which were in vein. Many hearts were broken, and most tries were fruitless. However, some pearl farmers continued to persevere with their research, and finally established breeding techniques for the mabe pearl oyster in 1970, followed five years later by the mass production of cultured pearl harvests.
Today, the production of cultured Mabe pearls has become quite stable, and the results are absolutely gorgeous. Depending on the desired size, 2 to 6 years are needed for each pearl. However, for those who enjoy the Mabe pearl, it’s well worth the wait.
The producers wait patiently for many years while the Mabe pearl oyster work their magic resulting in a thick, lustrous nacre (pearl coating) which gives the Mabe pearl its color and luster.
When ready, the Mabe pearls are harvested and carefully graded according to size, color, luster and other quality characteristics.
Hemispheric Shape - A Distinct Characteristic
The Mabe pearl develops in a hemispheric form, with a flat back. While in the oyster a Mabe pearl is actually considered a blister pearl not a mabe pearl. After the blister pearl has been 'worked' it then becomes a Mabe pearl. Blister pearls are worked by cutting the pearl out of the shell with a circle-bit drill. The nucleus is then removed and replaced with filler. The back of the pearl is capped with a piece of Mother-of-Pearl to complete the Mabe pearl.
The Mabe pearl oyster produces exquisitely colored and highly iridescent nacre. The colors of the penguin oyster pearl are rich and exotic; an inspiration from nature’s spectrum of rainbow colors.
These stunning Mabe pearls are an exotic treasure and an inspiration from nature’s spectrum of rainbow colors.
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Remarks |
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This elegant necklace is absolutely marvelous.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful piece of art |
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