Magnificent Ta'aroa

4" diameter Mother of Pearl Shell (Nacre) hand gathered in Arutua, French Polynesia by Manarii's parents and hand polished by Manarii. The lustrious shell holds a 11.5mm, greenish/grey overtone, Genuine Tahitian Pearl (Grade A) securely set in the shell by a post and jewelers epoxy. This hangs by tan waxed cotton strands.

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