This hand-knottedakoya pearl beaded necklace features a patterned charm hoop embedded with diamonds, designed to be worn with our signature hinge bail charms which open and attach to any chain.

The Akragas Talisman Charm is a symbol of resilience witha design inspired by a coin with its roots in Ancient Akragas, this talisman depicts Akragas' emblematic crab with open claws, a symbol of the city's strength as a sea power and a Scylla swimming below. Scylla was a sea monster of Greek mythology described as having six heads with deadly, sharp teeth and was said to bark like a dog, with her loins girdled by the heads of dogs. This sea creature was one of the many hazards thought to haunt sailors on their journey to the city.

Ahoy Pearl Beaded Pearl Necklace Details:

• 18k yellow gold
• 5.5-6mm akoya pearl beads
• 12mm charm hoop with diamonds (.05 ct)
• 20" long adjustable smaller to 18"
• White silk thread

Akragas Talisman Charm Details:

• 18k yellow gold
• Round faceted diamonds (0.056 ct) and rubellite (0.213 ct)
• Length: 21mm; Height: 20mm