Abalone Pearl Pendants

Each abalone pearl pendant is handcrafted by Richard Lewis around a natural abalone pearl from the Mendocino coast of California. Abalone pearls are among the rarest natural pearls, every one with its own swirl of blue, green and silver, so no two pendants match. They are set in warm 14K yellow gold, several with diamond accents or a single sapphire, and a few hang from white-gold bails.
Shapes run across round, oval, pear and cushion, from smaller stones to bold pieces near 19mm. Abalone pearls are soft, organic gems, so keep yours away from perfume, hairspray and household chemicals, and store it apart from harder stones. The pendant you see is the exact one-of-a-kind piece you’ll receive.
These pearls come from wild abalone and take years to form, which is part of what makes them so scarce. If you would like a particular pearl or a matching set, Richard takes custom commissions and is happy to talk it through.
Why is every pendant different? Natural abalone pearls are never identical, so each one’s color and shape is unique and the piece pictured is the one you receive. Shipping and returns? Ready-made pieces ship free within the US, with 14-day returns.