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Selene
CH0002 - Silver Sunburst Tahitian Keshi Pendant Pearl Necklace
£1,358.00 GBP
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Selene
A pendant inspired by the full moon and named for the goddess who rides it across the night sky. This 12x15mm (approx.) Tahitian Keshi pearl is framed in sterling silver like a sun rising through clouds — polished, radiant, and completely one of a kind. Comes with a matching 40cm Tahitian Keshi strand (3 options available).
A striking pendant with pairing necklace featuring a large Tahitian Keshi pearl, it is bezel-set in a polished sterling silver sunburst frame with a secure hinged bail clasp. Paired with a 40-43cm strand of Tahitian Keshi pearls and finished with a sterling silver clasp, this celestial design draws inspiration from the full moon — radiant, sculptural, and quietly powerful.
Named after the ancient goddess of the full moon, Selene is a luminous pendant that honours the beauty of celestial balance — the gentle pull of silver light and the strength of the sun's flame.
At its heart is a large, all-nacre Tahitian Keshi pearl, a rare, naturally formed pearl with deep lustre and silvery-violet overtones. The pearl is embraced in a custom-designed sunburst setting, crafted in solid sterling silver with a polished, mirror-like finish. Each ray reaches out like moonlight breaking through darkness — radiant, strong, yet soft in form.
The setting features a close-back bezel and a hinged bail, allowing the pendant to be worn with a variety of chains and collars — adaptable, elegant, and made to last. This listing includes a complementary strand of Tahitian Keshi pearls, strung and finished with a sterling silver hinge clasp, echoing the pendant’s soft glow.
Selene is a piece of quiet power — a full moon captured in silver, glowing from within. Whether worn as a statement or a daily reminder of your own gravity and light, it speaks of timelessness, beauty, and the feminine divine.
Product Highlights
- Pendant Size: Approx. 4cm
- Pearl Size: about 12x15mm (Tahitian Keshi, non-bead cultured)
- Composition: All-nacre, natural lustre
- Setting: Polished sterling silver sunburst design
- Mounting: Close-back bezel
- MADE TO ORDER ONLY
- Clasp: Hinged bail for versatile wear
- Necklace: 3 options to choose from
- Closure: sterling silver hinge clasp
✧ Note ✧
- Made to order item processing time varies depending on item ordered, please enquire for details.
- For back order or additional orders, slight pearl variations in shape, size, and colour are expected.
- Hand measurements are approximate.
- All our pearl products feature natural surface variations, blemishes, and irregularities. These are inherent characteristics of genuine pearls, not manufacturing defects.
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Please read our shipping and return policies before completing your order.
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Something about pearls
A little bit more about Tahitian pearl, South Sea pearl, and Keshi from both bivalves (according to GIA)
Although commonly known as Tahitian Black Pearl, its body colour varies from silver to black to green to purple, with multiple coloured overtone which not seen in other pearls from the same oyster family. From Pinctada margaritifera (black-lipped pearl oyster), Tahitian pearls are cultivated primarily around the islands of French Polynesia (the most familiar of which is Tahiti), these saltwater cultured pearls usually range from white to black. Other colours include dark metallic greens and purples (sometimes called aubergine). The usual size is about 8 mm to 17 mm, although larger pearls exist in limited quantities. (GIA: These overtones and/or secondary hues may be green, pink, purple, or a combination of colours leading to such exotic and descriptive terms as “Peacock,” “Aubergine,” or “Pistachio.” On rare occasions, white, brown, and yellow primary bodycolours with a range of overtones may also be found.)
South Sea pearls have much softer but equally shiny body colours of white, cream, silver, or golden. Produced by Pinctada maxima mollusk, commonly referred to as the “South Sea pearl oyster,” is the largest of the Pinctada genus. It has 2 common forms: Silver-lipped and gold-lipped, producing the white body-coloured pearls and golden body-coloured pearls.
There are bead-cultured pearl and non-bead-cultured pearl, also known in the trade as Keshi (Japanese for “poppyseed”) Pearls from both of the Pinctada genus, formed without being intentionally nucleated in mollusks while undergoing pearl cultivation, resulting an accidental non-bead-cultured pearl. Although a by-product, Keshi is a wonder of nature in its own right, and is valuable and in demand.
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Some common words used in pearl trading:
Round shape
Near/semi Round shape
Baroque shape
Round Baroque shape
Keshi pearls
White South Sea Pearl
Gold South Sea Pearl
Tahitian Pearl
Akoya Pearl
Edison Pearl
Freshwater Pearl
Marbe Pearl
Colour enhancement
Pinctada margaritifera (black-lipped pearl oyster)
Pinctada maxima (white/gold-lipped pearl oyster)
Bead Cultured (BC)
Non-bead Cultured (NBC)
Body colour: the pearl’s dominant overall colour
Overtone: one or more translucent colours that lie over a pearl’s bodycolour
Orient: a shimmer of iridescent rainbow colours on or just below a pearl’s surface
Shipping & Returns
SHIPPING
- All items are dispatched from the United Kingdom.
- Standard UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail.
- International orders (including to the US) are shipped via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed, or an equivalent tracked courier.
- Shipping insurance is optional but highly recommended for all orders, especially international shipments. Without insurance, customers assume full risk of loss or damage during transit. Claims can only be processed for insured shipments.
- Please ensure that your shipping address is correct at checkout. I am not responsible for parcels lost due to incorrect addresses provided by the buyer.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Please read carefully before placing your order.
Your Statutory Rights You have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of delivery without giving any reason under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. This does not affect your statutory rights for faulty, damaged, or misdescribed items.
Return Window 14 days from delivery date for eligible items.
Items Excluded from Returns
✧ Earrings and other intimate items I do not accept returns on earrings or pierced jewellery due to hygiene reasons, in line with UK consumer protection regulations.
✧ Made-to-order pieces Made-to-order or custom pieces are non-returnable. These items are crafted specifically for you and cannot be resold.
✧ Insurance add-ons Insurance add-ons are non-refundable once delivery is completed.
✧ Items marked as final sale
All Other Items Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery, provided the item is returned in its original condition (tags attached and in original packaging), unused and undamaged.
Costs & Fees
- Original shipping costs: Non-refundable (except for faulty/misdescribed items or our errors)
- Return shipping: Buyer responsibility - must use tracked method with appropriate insurance
- Restocking fee: 15% applies to all eligible returns
- Inspection: Items subject to inspection upon return
Return Process To request a return, please contact me via email within 14 days of delivery. I will provide return instructions and address.
Damage Claims I inspect and carefully package every item prior to dispatch. If your item arrives damaged, please contact me within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
Refunds Refunds processed 5-10 business days after receipt and inspection of returned items. Refunds issued to original payment method. I reserve the right to refuse refunds if return conditions are not met.
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