Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia & Cultured Freshwater Pearl Pendant w/ Chain

Glamour and elegance unite with this graceful pendant. Crafted from polished rhodium plated sterling silver, the pendant is encrusted with 76 round cut 1.6-1.7mm cubic zirconia stones in prong settings. It is exquisitely finished with a single silver oval shape 12mm cultured Chinese freshwater pearl. Measuring 1-9/16"L x 11/16"W with a single 7/16" bail, this lovely accessory has a total cubic zirconia weight of approximately 2.58ct. The pendant conveniently includes an 18" box chain with a spring ring clasp.Complete the look with the matching earrings J308671.Where Do Cultured Pearls Come From?In China, cultured pearls come mainly from freshwater rivers and ponds, whereas Japan is famous for culturing pearls along their saltwater coasts. Black pearls can be found in the Gulf of Mexico and in waters off some islands in the Pacific Ocean. In the warmer waters of the South Pacific, larger oysters produce South Sea cultured pearls and Tahitian black cultured pearls. Cultured pearl industries are also carried out in Australia and equatorial islands of the Pacific. For thousands of years, natural pearls have been harvested from the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and the coasts of India and Sri Lanka. Natural saltwater pearls are also found in the waters off Indonesia, the Gulf of California and the Pacific coast of Mexico. All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.