{"product_id":"sterling-silver-pearl-maple-leaf-necklace","title":"Sterling Silver Pearl \u0026 Maple Leaf Necklace | June Birthstone | Cancer Gemini Gift","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePearl \u0026amp; Maple Leaf Necklace — Handcrafted in Sterling Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA necklace steeped in meaning. Worn by queens, gifted at milestones, and treasured for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Pearl — 4,000 Years of Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePearls are one of the oldest gemstones known to humanity. Ancient Romans believed they were the tears of the gods; in Chinese legend, they fell from dragons battling in the sky. Cleopatra famously dissolved a pearl in wine to demonstrate her wealth. Today, pearls remain the ultimate symbol of \u003cstrong\u003ewisdom, purity, and inner beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e — and as \u003cstrong\u003eJune's birthstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, they carry special significance for those born in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePearls are also the traditional gift for \u003cstrong\u003e3rd wedding anniversaries\u003c\/strong\u003e (symbolising the layers of a relationship), and are associated with \u003cstrong\u003e30th anniversaries\u003c\/strong\u003e in the modern gift list. They are the gemstone of \u003cstrong\u003eCancer\u003c\/strong\u003e (22 June–22 July) and \u003cstrong\u003eGemini\u003c\/strong\u003e (21 May–21 June).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Maple Leaf — Strength Through Every Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maple leaf has been revered across cultures as a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003eendurance, growth, and the promise of renewal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its intricate open-work design in sterling silver captures the delicate veining of a real leaf — a reminder that beauty and strength are not opposites. In Celtic tradition, leaves were worn as protective charms; in Japanese culture (\u003cem\u003emomijigari\u003c\/em\u003e), the changing leaf is a meditation on the beauty of impermanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogether\u003c\/strong\u003e, pearl and maple leaf speak to someone who has lived, grown, and emerged wiser — a deeply personal gift for a deeply personal moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎂 \u003cstrong\u003eJune birthdays\u003c\/strong\u003e — the official June birthstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e♋ \u003cstrong\u003eCancer \u0026amp; Gemini\u003c\/strong\u003e star signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💍 \u003cstrong\u003e3rd, 25th \u0026amp; 30th wedding anniversaries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e👰 \u003cstrong\u003eBridal \u0026amp; bridesmaid jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eNew beginnings\u003c\/strong\u003e — graduations, new jobs, milestone birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eNature lovers \u0026amp; botanical jewellery collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge grey cultured potato pearl, approx 9×10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed open-work maple leaf in \u003cstrong\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant drop: 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of \u003cstrong\u003e16 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e (pictured) or \u003cstrong\u003e18 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e snake chain, 1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster claw clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach pearl is unique — slight variations in colour and size make every piece one of a kind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joannemassey.co.uk\/products\/sterling-silver-maple-leaf-pearl-earrings\" title=\"Sterling Silver Maple Leaf Pearl Earrings\"\u003e🔗 Shop the matching maple leaf pearl earrings →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JOANNE MASSEY ARTISAN JEWELLERY","offers":[{"title":"16 INCH CHAIN","offer_id":42206142267591,"sku":"JM1003","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 INCH CHAIN","offer_id":42206142300359,"sku":"JM1003","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/6866\/0423\/files\/june-birthstone-pearl-necklace-sterling-silver-maple-leaf-cancer-gemini-gift-7678528.png?v=1771597994","url":"https:\/\/joannemassey.co.uk\/products\/sterling-silver-pearl-maple-leaf-necklace","provider":"JOANNE MASSEY ARTISAN JEWELLERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}