Pearl Strand with gold barnacles and red thread.

Sandbar Pearl Ruthie B. Necklace

$2,450.00

HANDMADE TO ORDER:Ships in 1-3 business days

A classic strand of luminous white pearls, hand-knotted on vivid red thread, is finished with a sculptural gold fishhook clasp for a subtle, artful contrast.

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THE MEANING BEHIND Ruthie B.

“Named after my father’s fishing vessel, the Ruthie B. collection honors the beauty and the unpolished allure of the ocean that shaped my life.” ~ Hannah

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PRODUCT DETAILS PRODUCT DETAILS

White freshwater baroque pearls individually knotted on red-hued silk.

Solid 14k yellow gold barnacles and fish hook clasp.

All metal has a matte finish.

Beads vary in size, measuring approx. 10.12 x 9.5mm to 11.85 x10.12mm.

Necklace measures 18" in length, including clasp.

GEMSTONE GEMSTONE

Freshwater baroque pearls are beloved for their gloriously irregular, non-spherical shapes and varying orient (the shimmering iridescence that appears to coat each pearl) and luster. Like all pearls, freshwater baroque pearls are formed when an irritant becomes trapped in a mollusk. The mollusk secretes a fluid, called nacre, which coats the irritant layer upon layer until a pearl is formed.
Origins: Freshwater farms across Asia
MOHs Hardness: 2.5-4.5
Care: Pearls are a particularly soft and porous organic material. Keep pearls away from chemicals. Contact with cosmetics, oils, acids, etc., can discolor or ruin the texture of pearls. To clean, use warm water with mild soap. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.
Strands of pearls should not be washed- they should be wiped down with a soft, clean cloth before storing. Wetting the silk can cause stretching.

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PAYING IN INSTALLMENTS

We have partnered with several independent financing companies to provide you with more flexibility and options.

At check out, select either ‘Shop Pay Installments’, ‘Klarna‘, or ‘Afterpay‘ as your payment method to go through the application process. If your application is approved, these companies will allow you to pay in interest-free installments. To learn more about their terms and conditions, please visit their respective websites.

Once you check out with one of these independent financing companies, we will process your order as normal and send the jewelry you ordered when ready. You will continue to work directly with your financing company to make your installment payments. Please note these financing companies are separate from Hannah Blount Jewelry. As a result, we are not responsible for their actions or services.

Note: Depending on your geographic location and total amount due at check-out, only some of these independent financing companies may offer financing services to you.

THE GEMSTONE

Freshwater Baroque Pearl

individuality, purity, intuition
birthstone: June
anniversary: 30th

Illustration by Abi Kramer

THE ANATOMY OF HBJ STRANDS

1. Barnacles 1. Barnacles

Like tiny ocean blossoms, the barnacles on our jewelry hold the rough-and-tumble nostalgia of the sea. Each one is hand-carved, gathering in quiet clusters that speak to the resilience of holding fast through changing tides.

2. Fishhook Clasp 2. Fishhook Clasp

Carved by hand in fine metals and varying sizes, the fishhook clasp draws from those used by Hannah’s father aboard the Ruthie B. Meant to be seen, it often rests at the front, serving as both a closure and an element of design: an homage to the sea.

3. Thread 3. Thread

Each strand is knotted with silk thread in vivid, unexpected hues- greens, reds, blues- that bring the design to life. The colors are hand-chosen, adding a subtle, playful energy to every piece. The knots act as protection from abrasion and breakage, serving both function and design.

4. Beads 4. Beads

We love to adorn pearls, turquoise, and other beads and stones with barnacles- a curious twist on a classic design. Drilled and set into the surface, the barnacles cling as though they always belonged there.