Mermaid’s Pearl Circle Necklace

Tiny cream seed beads and imitation pearls make a soft, shimmering strand, finished with a few larger pearl accents and textured gold barrel beads along the way. At the center, a round gold frame holds a single pearl and a turquoise enamel mermaid tail, like a pearl caught mid-splash. A gold-tone lobster clasp closes the back and keeps it secure.

Stones and beads:

• Imitation pearl beads in cream white, in small and medium sizes

• Pearl-finish glass seed beads in cream and soft gray-white

• Textured gold-tone barrel spacer beads

• Gold-tone circle pendant with a pearl accent and a turquoise enamel mermaid tail

Metal: Gold-tone lobster clasp, jump rings, spacer beads, and pendant

Size: Medium, approximately 18 to 19 inches

Care tips:

• Put it on after perfume, lotion, and hairspray, and take it off before swimming, showering, or sleeping.

• Keep it dry, since moisture can damage pearl coatings and loosen the enamel on the tail.

• Wipe the pearls, beads, and metal with a soft, dry cloth after wearing, and skip chemical cleaners and polishing dips.

• Keep it out of long stretches of direct sun and heat, which can dull the pearl finish.

• Store it flat in a soft pouch so the pendant doesn’t snag the fine seed bead strand.

• Avoid tugging on the strand, since beading cord can stretch over time.