Karkinos Necklace

Karkinos Necklace

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One of a Kind
Strung Tahitian Pearls

Harvested from the oceans of French Polynesia, rare Tahitian pearls are typically black or peacock colored. A very limited number from our source received a dip dye treatment to enhance their natural hue, making each earth-toned pearl piece one of a kind.

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Item Details

Features round baroque seaweed green pearls consciously cultured in Tahitian salt waters

Pearls measure up to 6mm long and 4mm wide

String of pearls with closure measures 18.5" long, and up to 4mm wide and widest point

Necklace fastened with oval lobster clasp

Threaded pearl necklace style strung by hand on silk and finished with 14k solid yellow gold clasp

We proudly design all of our jewelry in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Each solid gold and platinum piece is made here in New York City.

Responsibility

We strive to use 100% responsibly sourced, eco-friendly or recycled gold when possible. Our precious metals are currently cast in New York City by a trusted network of partners whose practices align with our philosophy on responsible jewelry-making and guarantee nimble timelines and fair pricing.

Metals

Overview

Gold is most coveted for its aesthetic qualities and malleability. Its purity is measured in karats: one karat represents 1/24 of the whole, so 24k means 100% pure, naturally yellow gold. 24k gold is too soft for everyday wear, so for our jewelry, we recommend platinum and 14k or 18k gold, which is pure gold mixed with other metals, creating a stronger, more durable alloy. We love working with richly-colored 22k gold for jewelry that does not contain any stones.


We are happy to discuss requests for any desired materials in addition to the metals listed here.

Wedding bands in platinum, rose gold and yellow gold

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Yellow Gold

Made of pure gold and alloy metals like copper and zinc, yellow gold is hypoallergenic and easy to maintain. We love using yellow gold with all gemstones and diamonds.

Rose Gold

Rose gold is made of pure gold alloyed with copper, which gives it its reddish tint (perfect for warm-colored and pink gemstones or diamonds) and adds durability. It is not a hypoallergenic metal.

White gold

White gold is an alloy of pure gold and white metals such as nickel, silver and palladium. This metal pairs best with cool-colored gems, as well as colorless to near-colorless diamonds. It is not a hypoallergenic metal and not recommended if you have a nickel sensitivity. Unless requested, we do not rhodium-plate our white gold to honor its naturally yellow undertones.

Platinum

First popularized with Edwardian engagement rings, the rare and extremely durable platinum comes at a higher cost than gold. Platinum has cool, blue undertones and is a pure element. This hypoallergenic metal can be used over white gold for those with nickel sensitivity.