{"product_id":"30-40s-france-mother-of-pearl-necklace","title":"1930s-40s French mother-of-pearl necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA mother-of-pearl leaf necklace from 1930s-40s France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a very old, entirely handmade necklace featuring leaf-shaped shell pieces that have been hand-cut and woven together with cotton thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mother-of-pearl is a pure, iridescent white, made from white-lipped pearl oyster without any dark or metallic coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-cut into leaf shapes and patterns,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eit encircles the neck with a serrated edge, giving it the feel of a choker or a detachable collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe thread has a natural, aged ecru tone, and the clasp is made of brass set with a white stone or possibly plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnified in white and ecru throughout, this necklace embodies the \"pure and innocent\" meaning associated with mother-of-pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMother-of-pearl is a natural material that has been cherished since ancient times,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eused not only for jewelry but also for the decoration of furniture; it is a durable and hard material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the name suggests, it is the shell that nurtures pearls, symbolizing motherhood and compassion,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewhich is why it is often chosen as an amulet for mothers and babies before and after childbirth. It's so lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMother-of-pearl is auspicious in every way, with various meanings and folklore associated with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt began to be used in jewelry in earnest from the 1920s, and can be found in pieces from many different countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause of its age, it is often found in questionable condition,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ebut this piece is in remarkably good condition compared to others I have seen. The thread is not weak and remains sturdy. You can see it in the back: it is a tight, strong weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI wouldn't recommend wearing it on a scorching day when you might sweat profusely, but it is still tough enough for regular use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003efree shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ematerial - mother of pearl \/ cotton thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ediameter - 39.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003econdition - \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eno issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48231331037527,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_71302.jpg?v=1723029607","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/30-40s-france-mother-of-pearl-necklace","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}