The five pearls aren't just strung on this chain. We set each one in a tiny, C-shaped cup of gold that curls around the side, leaving the other half exposed. It's a small detail you notice up close.

This necklace is built on a very fine, gold-plated cable chain. Spaced along the front are five tiny freshwater pearls, each only a couple of millimetres wide. They're arranged in a shallow V-formation that follows the line of your collarbone. Instead of a full bezel, each pearl sits in a polished gold cradle that wraps partway around, so light catches both the metal and the pearl's surface.

The base of this necklace is 925 sterling silver, which means it’s a solid, durable piece from the start. We plate it with a layer of gold and then add an e-coating on top. That e-coating is a clear, protective layer that seals the gold, which means it’s much more resistant to tarnishing and wear than standard plating. It also makes the necklace hypoallergenic, creating a barrier between the metal and your skin. The pearls are real freshwater pearls.

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver, Gold Plating, E-Coating
• Gemstone: 5 Freshwater Pearls
• Pearl Size: 2-2.25mm
• Chain Length: 15 inches with a 2-inch extender
• Sold as: Single necklace

People usually choose this necklace when a single pendant feels too centred and a plain chain isn't quite enough. The five little pearls spread the detail across your collarbone instead of focusing it in one spot. It’s light, and it doesn't get lost the way some other delicate chains can.