Little Cactus Necklace

This darling little cactus is actually a Freshwater pearl  studded with 14k yellow gold and rubies. Beautiful in the  desert...or anywhere else!

The Story

When an oyster swallows a grain of sand it feels the discomfort, so it begins to ease the pain by applying a coat of nacre (pearl). It is during this healing process that it creates a beautiful pearl. It is rather ironic to think that something so beautiful can be created from so much discomfort. This is like life itself. It is easy to love in good times but it takes courage to love through the discomforts of our lives. The diamond represents the grain of sand and the pearl evokes an aura of courage, love and healing. It is this unique transformation that has given birth to Diamond in a Pearl, the Symbol of Love.

The Art

At Galatea, the act of carving a pearl is about more than just creating a beautiful piece of jewelry. It is about unleasing the creative spirit and in doing so, creating a symbol of originality and individualism. Galatea Carved Pearls are truy "pearls without boundaries," created for those who wish to be free, to see beyond the obvious and wear something beautiful and unique.