This bracelet is handmade with freshwater rice and potato pearls, Swarovski crystals, and finished with a sterling silver lobster clasp. Natural variances in freshwater pearls make each bracelet interesting and unique. Choose your custom size.
The round pearls measure approximately 5mm and the rice pearls approximately 7mm.
Pearls are organic gems that are created when an oyster covers a foreign object with layers of nacre. Long ago, pearls were important financial assets because pearls were rare and only created by chance. Thousands of oysters had to be searched for only one pearl.
Freshwater pearls are cultured in freshwater mussels, mostly in China. One mussel can yield more than twenty or more pearls in each harvest.
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. Copper improves the hardness of the metal without affecting the color. The copper provides durability and strength since 100% pure silver is too soft. The small amount of copper added to sterling has very little effect on the metals value. Instead the price of the silver item is affected by the labor involved in making the item, the skill of the craftsperson and the intricacy of the design.
Swarovski crystals are made in Austria and are unmatched in quality. These are the best crystals available. Swarovski crystal is machine-cut, providing flawless consistency, and the rich color and captivating sparkle make any piece of jewelry unforgettable. | 
