Pearls are formed when a piece of sand or other irritant finds its way into an oyster. The oyster begins to secrete a smooth hard crystalline substance called nacre around the irritant to protect itself. As long as the irritant remains, the oyster will continue to produce this nacre, layer upon layer. It will take several years to produce a 3 to 4mm pearl. 

Sterling silver chain is not included. It is available for purchase here.

This piece contains an authentic pearl, and no two are exactly alike. The item you receive may have slight variations from the one photographed.