Emergency sale:( need gone :( Anyone who collects galatea knows how expensive they are and how nicely made tbey are. The pearl was handcarved, and a handpicked genuine sparkly clean diamonds was placed in the middle. This necklace has been safely stored away... BUT never worn.. so ill label this as new without tags.. excellent condition. This necklace is a hefty 4.48 grams Photos 4-10 show stamps 18 inches long 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 unleashing the creative spirit and in doing so, creating a symbol of originality and individualism. Galatea Carved Pearls are truly "pearls without boundaries," created for those who wish to be free, to see beyond the obvious and wear something beautiful and unique.