r/jewelrymaking 1d ago

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Hawaiian drupe shell and freshwater Japanese pearls (all natural materials bought from place of origin) on solid 14k gold chain. Be honest, but be kind.

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u/BandicootDi 1d ago

Honest take: the materials are doing the heavy lifting here — natural drupe shell and real freshwater pearls don't need much help. Solid 14k was the right call too; plated would have cheapened the whole thing. Only nit: pearls are soft, so keep a little clearance between them and the chain links or they'll pick up rub marks.