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Unique holiday gift idea: Brian Nagourney pearl jewelry


Brian Nagourney pearl bracelets
Brian Nagourney

Pearls have long been a staple fashion accessory, especially a simple strand of perfectly round pearls worn as a necklace. Art and antique dealer Brian Nagourney knows timeless style when he sees it, and has designed his own line of pearl jewelry combining the natural beauty of freshwater pearls with macrame and semiprecious stones.

The new 15-piece collection contains bracelets and necklaces that highlight the unique irregularities of large "off-round" shaped pearls strung together with colored cords woven tightly in a macrame style that allows necklaces and bracelets to slide open and closed for a custom fit. Taken from the lakes and rivers of China, the freshwater pearls come in varied shapes and sizes, many of them notched and ridged from inside the oysters, making them look more modern and trendy than Stepford-wife stuffy. Traditional white pearls are available, but so are pink and black pearls mixed with red coral, turquoise, amazonite and agate.

Price points range from $49 to $299, making this an affordable jewelry gift for any age. These could work as a "first pearls" piece for a tween or teen that wants casual everyday jewelry, or as a new and unique addition for a lady who has been collecting pearl jewelry for years. You can view the latest collection on the official website, and purchase the pieces on Couture Candy.

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