Refresh your classic style with this "chic" Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise 14K Jewelry Set. A strand of round white cultured freshwater pearls (approx. 5.5 to 6mm) boasts trios of round stabilized turquoise beads (approx. 6mm). The matching two-tiered drop earrings are each adorned with a round turquoise bead and an off-round cultured pearl (approx. 7 to 7.5mm).
Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise 14K Jewelry Set Features:
- Earrings measure approx. 1-1/16"L x 5/16"W
- Polished finish
- Pierced with clutchbacks
- Necklace measures approx. 16"L x 1/4"W
- Filigree fishhook clasp
- Stamped 14K
- Boxed
About stabilized turquoise...
Moisture, skin oils and environmental factors can change the color of turquoise jewelry if left untreated. But stabilizing turquoise helps preserve the stone's normal color. Natural, mined turquoise nuggets are heated at a very low temperature for about a week, slowly drawing out moisture without damaging the texture. The stones are then placed into acrylic or polymer chemicals to replace water molecules. This stabilizes the stone and keeps its beauty and value intact.