Quartier Pearl Necklace

18K gold over stainless steel, hung with a crescent of shell pearls. Steel is the hardest base metal Amaurine works in: the chain holds its line and the piece sits lighter than the same shape in sterling. The price is the material, stated plainly. Every piece names its karat, its base metal and its finish in the same words as our published standards. Our guide to gold finishes in Australia sets the finishes side by side, so you can see where gold over steel sits.

Gold does not tarnish, and the steel beneath it holds its shape and does not rust. The gold is a surface layer, exactly as it is on our sterling pieces, so treat it as one: last on, first off; off before water; a soft dry cloth after wearing. Every finish is covered by our 12-month craftsmanship warranty. The longer answer is in our article on gold over stainless steel jewellery.

The Quartier Pearl Necklace chain is adjustable between 395 and 445 mm on a 1 mm chain, and the crescent pendant measures 20.4 by 19.5 mm. Clasp it at the length that suits the neckline, and fasten the clasp before you store it so the chain never knots. For a length we do not list, write to hello@amaurine.com.

A dry, soft cloth, and nothing more. Silver dips, polishing cloths and abrasive creams are made to strip a surface layer, which on this piece is the gold you want to keep. If it needs more than a wipe: warm water, a drop of mild soap, then dry it completely. The full routine is on our care page. The pearls are organic, so keep perfume, hairspray and cleaning products away from them: put the piece on last and take it off first, wipe the pearls with a soft damp cloth after wearing, and let them dry fully before they go away. Never use a silver dip or an ultrasonic cleaner on a pearl.

Tracked, across Australia and New Zealand, and complimentary on every order. Shipping is free across Australia and New Zealand, and most orders arrive within five business days in Australia and seven in New Zealand. This is slow fashion: each piece is carefully crafted to order and packaged individually, and the utmost care is taken with every order to make sure it is perfect. The result is a piece that’s uniquely yours. You receive the tracking by email the moment it is on its way; full terms are on our shipping page.

Thirty days from the day it arrives. Email hello@amaurine.com with your order number; we reply with a Sydney return address. Send it back unworn, in its packaging with pouch and cards, and we refund the price within three business days of receiving it. Return postage on a change of mind is yours; a fault is always ours. Full terms on our returns page.