TRUE AAA Quality 7.5 x 8mm White Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace

iI've always described myself as a 'Pearl Girl', I was 7 when I received my first set of pearls from my Godmother, and I have them still today! But I'm also very practical and I raised two boys by myself for a long time. When I remarried our family grew to 6; that meant 3 sets of braces, 4 cars, and let's not forget college, then weddings and grandchildren. Needless to say, our priorities were always in the right place. That never stopped me from looking at pearls, and wishing I could, but 4 Children! This year, today, for Christmas, my Husband gave me the most beautiful strand of perfect pearls. He told me how he called American Pearl and spoke directly with the owner. He told me he received a lot of information and knowledge on pearls. My husband was told that American Pearl would personally select and create the perfect strand..and they did! I wore them all day, and as Pearl lovers know, pearls gain a luster when they're worn, they're also warm and exquisitely smooth. The color, the symmetry, it's perfect! This will resonate with every woman who has ever worn a necklace...the clasp eventually makes its way to the front! NOT these! They, IMO, are perfectly balanced and weighted, so that the clasp stays in the back. On top of that, you never even feel the clasp. I could wear these every single day, I love them that much! They're simply, the most beautiful pearls I've ever seen. The color and luster are amazing, and they fit perfectly and comfortably. My Husband gave me the perfect gift, and made a dream come true, and because of the care and dedication of the people at American Pearl, they are everything I had always hoped they would be! Thank you!

This story starts during the 1960's in Connecticut, when, as a teenager my Mother came home from a trip to New York City with a beautiful Pearl Necklace. She was thrilled since these were of the finest quality, and, always practical, had never believed in expensive jewelry. She told me that my Dad had found a special jeweler who dealt only in Pearls, and had made a gift of them over a romantic dinner the previous evening. As a teenager, I was generally more interested in flying small planes, than in such things as Pearl necklaces, but I did remember she said that the Jewelers name was Charlie. It's amazing what you remember in life. Now we will fast forward 40 years later, and late in the fall of 2005 I went on a quest to find a special Pearl necklace for the love of my life. I knew precisely what I was searching for, but I found that most Jewelers really don't seem to understand Pearls. From my trusty computer I researched various internet sites about the subject and came upon this place called American Pearl. Just by chance I noticed that there was a profile of the company's founder, and being interested, clicked on the picture. The biography was interesting and confirmed to me his Pearl Pedigree. It suddenly hit me that his name was Charlie. Not wanting a mundane necklace, but a specific arrangement, I called the store in Manhattan. I was delighted to find that the founder's son had assumed the reins of the business. Eddie was the expert for whom I had searched, and I immediately knew he could be trusted to produce the special piece which I desired. Not only did he produce this necklace, but he personally delivered it to my hotel in Mid-Town, before my arrival, so that the gift could be a romantic surprise. In the meantime, I mentioned the coincidence of his Dad's name, and my story. After some discussion, it seems that two generations of my family have now purchased a gift of great love from this fine and expert family. As a postscript, my love and I went to the store to meet Eddie, and pick up some matching studs. To my great surprise, and delight it seems that a great circle was completed when "Charlie" (Who is only there rarely) emerged from an office to meet us. I cannot begin to thank these fine people for their kindness, professionalism, and of course, the unanticipated continuation of a family tradition.