Delphine - Necklace with freshwater pearl pendant

A pendant made of an oval piece of textured sterling silver and a freshwater pearl, on a fine chain. Simple and chic, it works at the office as well as at home. The shape and colour of the pearl vary slightly from one piece to the next, since these are real freshwater pearls.

The necklace belongs to Lidia's Inspirante collection, where each piece bears the name of a woman who made a difference in her community. This one pays tribute to Delphine Bergeron, a former courtroom illustrator and one of the administrators of the “Dis son nom” page, who spoke up for victims of assault. Lidia makes her jewellery by hand in her studio in Montréal's Centre-Sud district and gives part of the collection's profits to a local organization, according to the brand.

Dimensions: 16, 18 or 20 in chain; pendant with pearl 19 x 6 x 4 mm; pearl 6 to 6.5 mm in diameter.

Materials: sterling silver or 14k yellow gold-plated silver; freshwater pearl.

Care: store the necklace in a dry place, in an airtight bag, and avoid leaving it in the bathroom, since humidity speeds up tarnishing. Take it off before going to the beach, the pool or the spa. If needed, rub the sterling silver with a polishing cloth; avoid polishing the gold-plated version.

Origin: handmade in Montréal.