Natural Fresh Water Pearls

Some people think just because I make jewelry, I must have a lot of different pieces for myself. That is not true. I enjoy creating them very much, but I don't really wear my jewelry, except one set - earrings and a necklace - they're mine. The set is plane, but original. I have made it of fresh water pearls and silver findings. For this set I have chosen big pearls - 10 x 11-12 mm. All of the pearls are slightly imperfect and different in shape, but I like them set this way.

Some time ago I did not like pearls at all. I always thought pearls are only for old women. Several years ago my husband and I were in Hawaii and went on a tour to a jewelry factory. When I saw a very interesting video about how pearls are grown, and through a thick glass observed jewelers separating pears according to their size and color, jewelers making handmade pieces right there, I fell in love with pearls - these elegant gifts of an ocean. Next day I bought a shell in a jewelry store. A saleslady opened it in front of me and took out of it my first pearl. It was black. I was very excited and happy. Five minutes later I decided to set this pearl in a ring. I still wear that ring.

These simple earrings are made of fresh water pearls 10 x 12 mm. 

Since that time I love pearls. I just love them in different sizes, shapes and color. I buy a lot of them for my future pieces.

These pearls are the biggest ones I have ever had for making jewelry. They are 11 x 13 mm. I have made these earrings in an antique style. I used brass filigree here. This pair of earrings is another member of fresh water pearl family.

All jewelry items are made by Levine Jewelry.

They are for sale on ETSY.