Pearls have generally been thought to symbolise sincerity and purity while inspiring truth and loyalty. The characteristic iridescent surface sheen is due to overlapping layers of nacre formed around an irritant when it enters a mollusk — in fact, the mollusk's shell is also made of nacre and is known as 'mother of pearl'.
 
These are 4mm cultured freshwater pearls on sterling silver ear hooks. The stunning iridescent peacock colour of the pearls, which ranges from grey to deep blue, is the result of adding dye to the surface layer of nacre.
 
 
About Seadragon Silver
I was born in the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac, and I love creating beautiful jewellery using seaglass, most of which we find along the beautiful beaches of the North Norfolk coast here in England. Some of it comes from much further afield, thanks to friends who send me 'mermaid mail' from as far away as Japan, Tasmania and the United States.
 
I'm proud of every piece I make, and I hope you enjoy wearing my jewellery as much as I love making it.