Laevié Seraphina Double-Layer Cultured Pearl Necklace

Layering is a skill; the Seraphina is the shortcut that doesn't look like one. Two integrated strands — fine cultured freshwater pearls above, a single sculptural baroque centerpiece below — engineered to fall at two distinct lengths and never tangle, which is more than can be said for the layered look assembled by hand each morning.

The inner strand sits choker-height at 15 inches; the outer falls to 17, landing the baroque pearl just below the throat's hollow. The two lines give a plain ribbed tank the depth of a styled editorial, and give silk the restraint it asks for. Because the layers are fixed in proportion, the effect is composed rather than accumulated — one clasp, one decision.

Small cultured freshwater pearls with one XL baroque cultured pearl centrepiece. Clasp and findings in 925 sterling silver. Inner layer 15 inches, outer layer 17 inches with 2-inch extender; integrated construction prevents tangling.

Care & Keeping

Pearls follow one rule above all: last on, first off. Finish your perfume, hairspray, and lotion before your jewelry touches skin, and remove it before anything else at day's end. After each wear, pass a soft, lint-free cloth over the pearls to lift skin oils. Keep nacre clear of water, chlorine, and household chemicals, and store each piece separately. Sterling silver revives with a gentle pass of a polishing cloth — kept away from the pearl itself. Never use ultrasonic cleaners or steam; a pearl's structure is organic, and irreplaceable.