Antique Pearl Necklace: 16 inch

16-Inch Antique Pearl Necklace

This delicate 16-inch antique pearl necklace features a graceful strand of lustrous, creamy white pearls, each showcasing a natural iridescence that captures the light beautifully. The pearls vary slightly in size, with a prominent central pearl adding a touch of elegance, reflecting their organic origins. 

Drawing from Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science, pearls embody a unique interplay between the organic life of the oyster and the mineral essence of calcium carbonate. Steiner saw their formation as a transformative process, where an irritant—such as a grain of sand—is enveloped in layers of nacre, harmonizing and spiritualizing matter into a symbol of purity and wisdom. 

He suggested that pearls symbolize a process of purification or ennoblement in nature. He saw this as analogous to spiritual development in humans, where challenges (irritants) can be transformed into inner growth or wisdom.

Additionally, the necklace resonates with the biblical concept of the "Pearl of Great Price" (Matthew 13:45-46), where a merchant sells all he has to acquire a single, priceless pearl, symbolizing the supreme value of spiritual truth and wisdom born out of the transformation of pain. Steiner calls wisdom crystallized pain. 

Posted price of $45 plus $12 for shipping and insurance. 

Contact: Vivianne Sinclaire via Email: viviannerael@gmail.com or text Vivianne at: (704) 665-7208 for more information, questions, offers, arrange for shipping, or to complete purchase.