Freshwater Pearl Necklace -Beautiful Unique Colour

Only One Made Exactly Like This
 
 
Step into something truly special with this handcrafted freshwater pearl necklace, created in my Tea Gardens studio. This design features an exquisite mix of naturally irregular pearls, each one chosen for its unique lustre and organic shape.
 
The colours shift beautifully between deep teal, charcoal, peacock purple, and soft silvery tones — a palette reminiscent of the ocean at dusk.
 
Unlike traditional round pearls, these baroque and keshi-style pearls carry their own personality. Every twist, curve, and surface ripple tells the story of the waters they formed in, giving this necklace an earthy elegance that stands out effortlessly.
 
This is a one-of-a-kind piece — there is no duplicate and there never will be.
 
Features
Genuine freshwater pearls in mixed baroque and keshi shapes
Natural iridescent tones: peacock, teal, charcoal, soft gold, and silver
Statement style perfect for special occasions or elevating everyday outfits
Designed and handcrafted in Tea Gardens, NSW
One-of-a-kind — only one available
 
Style Inspiration
Wear it with a simple linen dress, a crisp white blouse, or a flowing coastal outfit. The colours catch the light beautifully, making it a piece that quietly turns heads.
 
Perfect For
Those who appreciate organic beauty, ocean-inspired tones, and jewellery with real character. It also makes a meaningful gift for someone who loves unique artisan pieces.
 
Freshwater pearls are created inside freshwater mollusks, primarily mussels, rather than oysters, which are typically used for saltwater pearls. The process of forming a freshwater pearl is both natural and cultivated.
 
Natural Formation:
In the wild, if a small irritant such as a grain of sand or a tiny organism enters the mollusk’s shell, the mollusk secretes layers of nacre (a combination of aragonite and conchiolin) to coat the irritant and protect itself.
 
Over time, many layers of nacre build up, eventually forming a pearl.
 
Cultured Freshwater Pearls:
In freshwater pearl farming, humans assist the process.
Rather than relying on a natural irritant, pearl farmers gently insert a small piece of tissue (typically mantle tissue from another mollusk) into the freshwater mussel. Unlike saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls usually do not require a hard nucleus. The mollusk reacts by secreting nacre around the tissue.
 
The mussel is returned to the water, and over the course of several months to a few years, the pearl forms as layers of nacre build up.
 
Once the pearls have grown to the desired size, they are harvested from the mussels.
 
Freshwater pearls are valued for their variety of shapes, sizes, and colours. They can take anywhere from 6 months to several years to form, depending on conditions and the desired quality.