Of all the gemstones, pearls -classy and timeless - have forever been my favorites to present to the loves and infatuations of my life. Intuitively, as a barely domesticated cro magnon, there is something about being in the company of a person adorned in an elegant strand that I hope will reflect upon me.  This set is neither extravagant in presentation nor excruciating in expense but it will be appreciated by anyone who receives it.

The 40'' string is versatile as it can be arranged and worn in variety of styles. The larger cream colored pearls with somewhat of a rosy undertone off -round assortment, vary in size from approximately 6mm to 10mm. Alternatively strung with much smaller irregularly shaped pearls that appear to have a deep taupe hue, to the naked eye most of the beads in this collection have easily discernible nacre surface markings or abrasions however I don't believe they significantly detract from the appeal of this accessory.  The oval shaped sterling silver clasp which has a locking safety clip is a little underwhelming as it appears to be surprisingly dull, closer to brushed steel than silver in my opinion.

While overall luster may not be considered brilliant, there is a sheen that should be satisfactory for all but the most discriminating potential purchasers. The earrings feature a matching cream hued bead of about 9mm accompanied by two of the smaller taupe toned beads mounted on sterling silver hooks. The larger pearls of the earrings do not appear to have as deep a rose undertone as the necklace beads but that should not be a concern as the contrast is not clearly discernible unless the pieces are side by side.