Organic irregular freshwater pearl pendant in solid 10k gold, June birthstone

A single organic, irregular natural freshwater pearl hangs at the heart of this handmade pendant in solid 10k gold, made by Roozbeh at Rooz Jewellery in Toronto. This is not a round, uniform pearl; its shape is exactly as the freshwater mollusc formed it, so the surface curves and rolls in a way that cannot be repeated. Pearl is the June birthstone, and it is soft, around 2.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, so put the pendant on after perfume and hairspray, wipe it with a soft dry cloth, and store it apart from harder jewellery. The gold setting is worked by hand into a loose, organic form that follows the pearl's outline. Expect small differences between this and any other pearl pendant, and a slight difference in lustre between screen and skin. It comes on a 16-inch solid 10k gold chain, and Roozbeh will happily quote for a different length on request.

Key details:

·        Stone: natural irregular freshwater pearl (June birthstone), not a cabochon

·        Metal: organic solid 10k gold, on a 16-inch solid 10k gold chain

·        Pearl is soft (about 2.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale); wear it last

·        Hand fabricated in Toronto, Canada; no two pearls alike

·        Chain length can be adjusted after a quote

Who it's for: June birthdays, brides who prefer something unconventional, and anyone who likes the natural shape of a pearl more than a perfectly round one.