Equity in Motion Keshi Pearl Necklace

Vintage Keshi pearls and stones from Jaipur

With their organic textures and radiant glow, the pearls are complemented by smooth and irregular gemstones that add warmth, depth and a subtle pop of color.

Equity in Motion belongs to Shattering the Glass Ceiling, my tribute to the trailblazers who continue to pave the way for a more just and inclusive world, and it sits in Vintage & Antique for its vintage pearls.

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Details

Large vintage Keshi pearls, freeform rectangles
Light smoky quartz, aquamarine and amethyst, custom ordered in Jaipur
Length:16 inches (ask me about a change)
Weight:57 grams
Designed and handmade in Montréal, Québec
Certified:Made and Designed in Québec, by Les Produits du Québec

Questions about this keshi pearl necklace

What are keshi pearls?

Keshi pearls form as a byproduct of the bead culturing process, without the bead a cultured pearl is usually grown around. GIA’s research describes them as nacreous and lustrous. The Keshi pearls in Equity in Motion are large, vintage and freeform. (source: GIA)

Are keshi pearls real pearls?

Yes. They grow inside the mollusk during pearl culturing, without a bead nucleus, and GIA describes them as nacreous, non-bead cultured pearls; nacre is the material that gives a pearl its lustre. (source: GIA)

Buying a piece

How long does shipping take?

Orders leave within 1 to 3 business days by Express Post and arrive in 2 to 5 business days across Canada, insured and tracked. International orders travel by Canada Post in 2 to 3 weeks, with duties paid by the buyer.

Can I return a piece?

Yes. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery, with return shipping at the buyer’s cost.

Will it fit, and can the length be changed?

The necklaces featured in my collections run from 16 to 18 inches, and each product’s Details tab gives its length. A length or clasp change is $20 CAD plus materials, and matching earrings are $25 CAD. Write to me before you order and I will tell you what the piece allows.

Is it really antique or vintage?

I describe every material exactly as I know it. Most of my components are antique, vintage or recycled, with some recent ones, and each product page names which is which. Write to me to ask what is known of any piece before you order.

Why is each piece one of a kind?

Most designs are one of a kind, because they are built from treasures I have collected since 1978, and no two components are the same. Occasionally, limited quantities of particular components allow related designs. When a piece is gone, it is gone.

What if I have a metal allergy?

The metal content of antique and vintage components cannot be guaranteed, so please tell me about any allergy before you order. I will tell you what I know of the piece, or suggest one that suits you better.

Read how to care for your piece