Double Strand Pearl Necklaces
Two strands nested side by side, the inner at about 17 inches and the outer at about 18, joined by a solid gold two-row clasp. Even a petite pearl becomes a substantial piece of jewelry when it's doubled. Filter by color, grade or size below.
Choosing a double strand
Four things decide how it looks on you and what it costs.
Size
Doubling makes every size read larger. 6.5 to 7.0 mm is refined and easy to wear every day. 8.5 to 9.0 mm is a bold, full look that won't go unnoticed.
Color
Freshwater grows naturally in white, pink to peach and lavender. Multicolor mixes them in one strand. Black freshwater does not occur in nature and is always dyed, and we say so on those product pages.
Grade
AAA has the sharpest luster and the cleanest surface. AA+ is near-round to round and the better value. Freshadama is the top of the freshwater harvest, almost perfectly round.
Clasp
The two-row clasp holds both strands in place so they always fall side by side. Clasp styles and metals are chosen on the product page.
Before you buy
How long are the strands?
They're nested. The inner strand measures approximately 17 inches and the outer approximately 18, so they fall side by side rather than stacking on top of each other. If you want a different length, tell us and we will tell you what the strand allows.
Are all these colors natural?
Almost all of them. Freshwater comes naturally in white, pink, peach and lavender. The one exception is black freshwater, which does not occur in nature and is always dyed. We say so on those product pages rather than calling it exotic.
Are your necklaces knotted?
Every one, double-knotted on twin silk. The knots stop the pearls rubbing against each other, and if a strand ever breaks you lose one pearl rather than all of them. Every double strand is finished with a solid gold two-row clasp, never gold-plated and never base metal.
Can I see the exact strand before it ships?
Ask us and we will photograph it, at no cost and with no obligation to buy. Every strand is knotted to order, so the necklace you receive is assembled for you rather than pulled off a shelf.
Can you match earrings or a bracelet to it?
We already do. If you order earrings, a pendant or a bracelet at the same time as a necklace, we match the pearls to the strand before anything is strung or set. You do not have to ask and there is no charge for it.
Twenty minutes will save you an hour of scrolling
Tell one of our specialists your budget and what it is for, and they will put a few strands on camera and explain the difference. We will happily tell you when the cheaper one is the better buy.
