Beautiful Freshwater Pearls strung inside and in-between each Hematite circle. Sterling Silver toggle clasp. Necklace measures 17" long Pearls are an organic gem, created when an oyster covers a foreign object with beautiful layers of nacre. Freshwater pearls are cultured in freshwater mussels, mostly in China. Encourages open, honest, heart-to-heart communication. It enables one to accept love. Hematite is silver gray to black in color. It�s dust is blood-red in color, providing a natural source of red pigment. In ancient times, the red rocks of hematite were said to be formed from the blood of warriors who died in battle. Traditionally it was held by women in childbirth. Balances blood circulation. Each necklace is hand-made and may differ slightly from the photograph. Please contact me for custom order info - this style necklace can be made in a number of different stones or in gold instead of silver. Feel free to contact me with requests.