Achilles Pearl Necklace

'Sing, o Muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans...' The Achilles necklace is adorned with a beautiful Akoya pearl hooked to the chain while the coin is free to move as gently as your neck does. Achilles was the strongest Greek warrior as described in the Iliad poem and this handmade necklace in his honor is meant to remind the wearer to be brave and courageous in life. Materials Akoya Baroque Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver (1 Micron Thickness). An additional layer of palladium plating is added in order to protect gold from natural oxidation of silver.    Measurements Chain Length: 46 cm. + 5 cm. / 18'' + 2'' Origin Handmade in our studios in Italy by wax molding technique.