Pacific Ocean is a lovely 3 strand beaded necklace of Cultured off white Potato Pearls and Rice Pearls with Delica Glass spacer beads and 3mm round mixed color Turquoise beads. It's finished with a Gold FIlled slide and lock flower clasp that really dresses up this pretty necklace!

The short strand is 18 inches long and the longest one is 21 1/2 inches long. I love the contrast between the June birthstones of Pearls and the December birthstone of Turquoise. It's kind of an Earth meets Ocean theme, although Turquoise is also associated with water!

I haven't gotten to visit the ocean in almost 2 years, and I miss it so much. Those memories are my inspiration for this Pacific Ocean necklace!

According to firemountaingems.com, "Pearls are one of the earliest gemstones found by prehistoric peoples, most likely along the coastline of India. They've been used for personal adornment and coveted by humans throughout the globe for hundreds of thousands of years.

Ancient myths tell of pearls being formed when oysters opened their shells, rose to the water's surface and were seeded by the early morning rays of sunlight and drops of dew. Legends tell of Cleopatra dissolving a pearl in wine or vinegar, and then drinking it, to flaunt her wealth. Western cultures speak of "pearls of great price" and that "the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls." In India, the god Krishna is said to have plucked the first pearl from the sea for his daughter's wedding jewelry.

The Roman Emperor Vitellius financed an entire military campaign by selling his mother's earrings (hopefully with her permission). Pearls were found clutched in the hands or hanging from the ears and necks of the dead at Pompeii and Herculaneum. In Japan, traditional Ama pearl hunters dive 30 feet without breathing equipment—as they have for the past 2,000 years!

Pearls are the gemstone for the western Zodiac sign Cancer, the month of June, and the third wedding anniversary.

Some healers use pearls to help balance body rhythms and hormone levels with lunar cycles, and to harmonize human beings with the natural world. The inner glow (orient) of pearls is thought to tap inner wisdom and nurture love. Cultured freshwater pearl meaning is also associated with innocence and faith.

Practitioners use pearls to enhance personal integrity, bring truth forward, grow sincerity and inhibit immodest behavior. Cultured freshwater pearl meaning is linked to wisdom, as well."

"Turquoise, a stone ranging in color from blue to green to yellow, is filled with wonderful patterns of brown and black matrix that are composed mainly of copper deposits. Although turquoise has captivated man's imagination for centuries, no one is sure exactly when it was discovered. It is believed that prehistoric people used and prized it for its blue-green colors, because carved pieces have been found in burial and archeological sites spanning the globe.

The beauty and history of turquoise is hard to match! Steeped in history and intrigue, it is truly a captivating stone. It has been used in religion, art, trade, treaty negotiations and of course as treasured jewelry to many kingdoms and peoples. Whether you study ancient Egyptians, Chinese Dynasties, Aztec Mythology or Native American people, it seems clear that turquoise has always been and always will be considered a stone of life, beauty and good fortune.

Turquoise is one of the official birthstones for the month of December and is heralded as the stone of communication. It is thought to encourage enthusiasm, thus inspiring new projects and bringing to light undiscovered artistic abilities. Turquoise is also believed to provide understanding and encourage attention to detail while attracting prosperity and success.

The sprawling lines of coppery matrix provide a large amount of energy to its wearer. This may be one reason why the stone has long been prized as a powerful talisman with healing properties."

It is also thought by many that the "Wisdom of the Ancient Ones" comes to those who wear Turquoise!

Pacific Ocean is both lovely and potentially beneficial! Add it to your jewelry wardrobe, or gift it to your favorite person!!