
Caramel Freshwater Pearl & Smoky Quartz Bracelet | Sterling Silver | Dakota Nature
Regular price $145.00 USDCaramel freshwater pearls and multifaceted smoky quartz, accented with tiny black hematite and citrine, finished with a sterling silver clasp. A warm, layered bracelet that wears beautifully alone or alongside other pieces.
Pearls have been treasured longer than almost any other gemstone. Ancient Romans considered them the ultimate symbol of wealth and status — Julius Caesar reportedly passed a law restricting pearl jewelry to the ruling classes. In ancient China, pearls were believed to guarantee protection from fire and dragons. Arab traders called them “tears of the moon.” For most of human history, a single fine pearl was worth more than a painting by an Old Master.
What made them so rare was simple: every pearl had to be found by hand, one oyster or mussel at a time, by divers working without equipment. A natural pearl of any quality was genuinely extraordinary. Freshwater pearls — like the caramel-toned ones in this bracelet — carry that same history in a form that’s now accessible, without losing any of the material’s depth or beauty.
Details
- Stones: Caramel freshwater pearls, multifaceted smoky quartz, black hematite, citrine
- Clasp: Sterling silver
- Length: 7¼"
- One-of-a-kind — natural pearl luster and stone tones vary