drop of the moon pearl & enamel necklace

The ancient Greeks called pearls ‘’ drop of the moon ‘’. The moonlight, which shows various colours and expressions depending on the atmospheric conditions, and the soft iridescent glow of pearls have something in common. This pendant is inspired by the image of such drops of moonlight becoming morning dew and rolling on a leaf. The leaves are painted with basse-tille enamels applied on the line, and the softly formed lines and floating feeling of the pearls wrapped in leaves is a delightful piece of jewellery. The pearls used are selected from high quality Akoya pearls. About Basse-tille Enamel Basse-tille enamel is a technique in which a fine engraving pattern is applied to the base metal, and the pattern is carefully covered with a transparent glaze and fired so that the pattern rises to the surface. The surface of the base metal, which is designed and shaped, is then covered with a variety of glazes and fired in a kiln at approximately 800°C. After the glaze is applied, the surface is polished to enhance the color effect. The transparency of the enamel in combination with the advanced engraving technique produces a unique beauty that cannot be found anywhere else. Product Overview Material: Silver (body and neckrace), enamel (cbasse-taille), Akoya Pearl Size: 3.8 cm (length) X 1.0 cm (width) Brand mark and SILVER material stamped on the back. About the necklace A 45cm long 925 silver cable chain (45cm with a length-adjustable slide part) About the case A wooden round case is included. (External dimensions of the case: diameter approx. 4.2 cm x height approx. 3.8 cm) Inside the case is a natural cushioning material made of thinly shaved wood called mokumen to protect the product. The case will be shipped tied with thread and sealed with Atelier Musubiba's logo wax.