Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, Pink Purple Focal, Metallic Luster, 18K Gold Clasp

Handmade pearl jewelry from Mae Atelier in Virginia. White Pearl Bracelet with Pink Purple Focal Pearl

Product details

• Jewelry type: Pearl Bracelet
• Materials: Pearl
• Made to order: Yes
• Ships from: VA
• Options: Bracelet length: 6.5 Inches, 7 Inches, 7.5 Inches

About this piece

Genuine freshwater pearls with metallic luster, built around a single large pink-lavender pearl. 18K gold plated clasp. Three lengths.

Specifications
Pearls: Genuine cultured freshwater pearls, tissue-nucleated (solid nacre, no bead core)
White pearls: 6–7mm, round baroque
Focal pearl: 10–11mm, natural pink-lavender
Luster: Metallic — the top grade, mirror-sharp reflection
Color: Cool white with a natural pink-purple focal pearl — not dyed, not coated
Surface: Naturally variable; minor growth marks are normal
Accents: 18K gold plated spacer beads either side of the focal pearl
Clasp: 18K gold plated eco brass — tarnish-resistant, nickel-free and lead-free.
Lengths: 6.5 in / 7 in / 7.5 in (16.5 / 17.8 / 19 cm)
Weight: approx. 10-11 g

Choosing your size
These are standard US bracelet sizes — if you know your bracelet size, order it directly.
Otherwise, wrap a tape measure or strip of paper snugly around your wrist bone and choose the size matching your measurement:

Small — 6.5 in / 16.5 cm bracelet — fits a 5.5–6.0 in (14–15.2 cm) wrist
Medium — 7 in / 17.8 cm — fits a 6.0–6.5 in (15.2–16.5 cm) wrist. Our most popular size and the standard for women's bracelets.
Large — 7.5 in / 19 cm — fits a 6.5–7.0 in (16.5–17.8 cm) wrist

The lengths above are the bracelet's own length, not your wrist size. Each includes ½–1 in (1.3–2.5 cm) of ease so it drapes and turns freely without sliding over your hand. Between sizes, size up. Outside this range? Message me — custom lengths are made to order at no extra charge.

About your focal pearl
Each bracelet is made with a hand-selected pink-purple pearl, so yours will differ slightly in tone from the photo, some lean rose, others mauve or deeper plum. Every one is chosen from the same grade: 10–11mm, natural color, metallic luster. This is the nature of natural-colour pearls, and it means no two bracelets are identical. Want a particular tone? Message me before ordering.

Why the colour is rare
The pink-purple is the pearl's own body colour, grown inside the mussel. Not dyed, not coated. Natural lavender is one of the scarcest freshwater colours, and most on the market is treated to imitate it. At 10–11mm it's also a size that takes years of growth — large natural-colour pearls of this grade are a small fraction of any harvest.

What metallic luster means

Luster runs dull → satin → high → metallic. Metallic is the top grade: the surface reflects like polished chrome, sharp enough to catch a window's reflection in a single pearl. Luster is the biggest factor in a pearl's value.

Classic enough for a wedding, unusual enough to wear with jeans. Stacks well with gold chains. A favourite for brides, bridesmaids, birthdays, graduations, and Mother's Day.

Care
Put it on last, after perfume, hairspray, and lotion
Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wearing
No water, chlorine, saltwater, or ultrasonic cleaners
Store flat in the pouch, out of direct sunlight
Pearls are soft (Mohs 2.5–4.5) — keep apart from metal jewelry
Keep the clasp dry; plating wears with moisture and friction

FAQ

Will my focal pearl look exactly like the photo? Not exactly. Each is hand-selected from the same pink-purple grade, so tone varies slightly. Message me for current photos before ordering.

Are the pearls dyed? No. Both the white and the pink-lavender are natural body colours.

Are these real pearls? Yes — real freshwater pearls, cultured in mussels. Slight variation in shape and colour is how you tell them from glass or plastic.

What does metallic luster mean? The highest luster grade — the surface reflects sharply, like polished metal, instead of glowing softly.

Can I shower or swim in it? No. Water and chlorine damage both nacre and plating. Take it off first.

Packaging and care

Your jewelry arrives in a protective gift box. Keep pearls away from perfume, lotion, water, and jewelry cleaners. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store separately.