Jade and pearl necklace, 104cm, with pearl and heart drop

A long, fine jade strand with freshwater pearls set into it, light enough to wrap twice or wear as one flowing loop.

The strand is strung in tiny round pale lime-green jade beads — translucent, with the soft even colour of good light jade. Set at intervals along the length are small irregular freshwater pearls, usually in pairs or threes, so the white flashes break up the green rather than dominating it.

The finishing detail is at the clasp end: a gold-toned extender chain carrying a larger grey-white flat pearl and a small gold-toned heart charm. Worn as a long single loop the attention sits low; worn doubled it reads as a fine green-and-pearl collar; tied or looped lariat-style, the pearl-and-heart drop takes the front.

Details

• Small round pale green jade beads with clusters of small freshwater pearls
• Gold-toned clasp with extender chain
• Grey-white flat pearl and gold-toned heart charm at the end of the extender
• Length: 104cm

Note: Jade and pearls are natural materials, so bead colour and pearl shape vary slightly along the strand and between pieces.

Care: Keep away from water and perfume; wipe with a soft dry cloth and store flat or loosely coiled to protect the pearls and the gold-toned fittings.