Phoebe, Melanie - Pearl Flex Bangle in White or Gray Pearls, Sterling Silver, FREE SHIP US

Phoebe & Melanie - Pearl Flex Bangle Bracelet in white freshwater or charcoal gray Tahitian Pearls set  in solid Sterling Silver. Choose your bangle from the menu. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE US.
Phoebe #1093FWBa125
Melanie #1094TPBa148

Minimalist double pearl flex bangles featuring 8-9mm pearls perfect for any occasion.
If you would like to custom order a flex bangle with different pearls, please hit the message seller button and let me know what you would like.

>Phoebe features two beautiful 8mm white freshwater pearls set in solid Sterling Silver.

>Melanie features two 9mm charcoal-gray Tahitian pearls set in solid Rhodium plated Sterling Silver for ease of care. 

Phoebe & Melanie would make perfect gifts for anyone you love, for any occasion.

**The Stats:
>Phoebe 
Grade: Two AAA grade Freshwater pearls.

Size: Medium-large 8mm size, or a little more than 1/4" in diameter.

Shape: Round shape.

Skin: Smooth skin.

Color: White.

Luster: Gemmy luster. Flawless.

Overtones: Silver overtones.

59mm or or about 2 1/2" internal diameter. 3mm or 1/8" tube width. 8mm diameter sized pearls. 8" length of tubing. 6.6g or 0.23oz in weight.

This is a flex design which gives quite a bit of flexibility to the bangle bracelet, as well of ease of taking it on or off. Please use the photos as a reference of how to take the bangle on and off without damaging it.  

>Melanie 
Grade: Two AAA grade Tahitian pearls.

Size: 9mm diameter size.

Shape: Round shape.

Skin: Smooth skin.

Color: Natural and untreated charcoal gray color.

Luster: High gemmy luster.

Overtones: Silver overtones.

59mm or or about 2 1/2" internal diameter. 3mm or 1/8" tube width. 9mm diameter sized pearls. 8" length of tubing. 7.6g or 0.27oz in weight.

This is a flex design which gives quite a bit of flexibility to the bangle bracelet, as well of ease of taking it on or off. Please use the photos as a reference of how to take the bangle on and off without damaging it.  

If you need help to determine your bangle size, contact me and we will figure it out - Convo: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear?ref=si_shop A flexible measuring tape would be a useful tool to use.

**Pearl Facts:
I grade my pearls using an A-AAA grading scale, where AAA is the best quality available. AAA grade pearls will have a surface area that is at least 95% free of any defects (dimples, chips, "burn marks", or any unsightly thing).

>Freshwater pearls generally range in size from about 3.0-7.0mm 
Color in freshwater pearls is dictated by the colors produced by the mother shell. Natural untreated colors range from whitish, through pink, apricot to peach.

Bright white pearls are always bleached. Some of the lighter colors may be bleached to even out their tone. Phoebe's pearls have been bleached to even out her colors. Bleach = exposed to light.

>Tahitian pearls are grown in the warm salt waters of French Polynesia by the Pinctada margaritifera or black-lipped oyster. 
Tahitian sizes generally range from 8mm to about 14.5mm in diameter.  They do tend to be larger than most Freshwater pearls.
Again color is dictated by the colors produced by the mother shell. Natural untreated colors range from whitish, through grays and blacks, pistachio greens to dark greens, raspberry, aubergine, etc. The color range is quite large.

Nothing glows quite like a Tahitian. They are quite individualistic and difficult to match.   Melanie's pearls are very well matched in every sense.

Poor quality pearls - of any kind - are dull and chalky.

**Silver Facts:
Sterling Silver is designated as .925.
Sterling Silver does not contain nickel or lead which is the main reason that silver plated items may irritate your skin.

Sterling silver will tarnish over time to a deep blue black. The tarnish may stain your pearl. Neither I, nor my testers have noticed any problems with the sterling silver settings in the few years that we have been observing this issue. It may be that problems occur over very long periods of time and a great deal of neglect. It is not clear if the tarnish would actually pit the pearl. I have never observed this with silver, only with copper.

**Rhodium Facts:
Rhodium is a member of the platinum precious metals group. White gold and sterling silver may be plated to improve the color of the metal and to avoid tarnishing. (Yes, white gold will darken over time, but does not tarnish as sterling silver will.) 

Rhodium is quite durable and is hypoallergenic.  It will not harm your pearls. Rhodium by itself is a good deal more expensive than platinum or gold. But used as a plating material on Sterling Silver, it is affordable, durable, and adds value to the silver.

Both Phoebe and Melanie should require very little care. Nevertheless, I will include a small anti-tarnish tab which should be kept with your bangle when you are not wearing it. The tab should last for 2 years. It will not harm your pearls. The tab does not prevent tarnish, but it will inhibit tarnish from forming. I will also include a pearl safe cleaning cloth with your order for your convenience.

**Shipping and insurance are quoted for delivery within the United States (free shipping in the United States only). Shipping outside of the United States will require a fee due to additional costs that vary per country.

If you expedited shipping or overseas shipping contact me and I will get an estimate for you.

I love to ship internationally and have done so many times. Please check the listed countries to see if I can ship to yours.

Sales to non-US buyers may be subject to import/customs charges. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to research any custom fees or other taxes which may be imposed by their country of residence.

Also please refer to the Shop Announcements and policies sections: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear for additional shipping information.

One of a kind! All occasion wear. A bit beachy, a bit boho, and extremely elegant! Dress either Phoebe and/or Melanie up or down anytime. Either will go with just about anything!

Enjoy!

Phoebe #1093FWBa125
Melanie #1094TPBa148