{"title":"Necklaces","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal freshwater pearl necklaces, hand-strung in Canada. Every Hardly Common pearl necklace is made to order from AAAA-grade freshwater pearls, chosen for luster, surface, and shape. Princess-length, choker, and longer pieces — each knotted by hand on Japanese silk between every pearl. Most ship in 4–6 weeks with a certificate of authenticity, free Canadian shipping, and a 30-day return.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavender-freshwater-pearl-necklace-butterfly-clasp-aaaa","title":"Lavender Freshwater Pearl Necklace | 7–7.5mm AAAA Round | Butterfly Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite pearls are timeless. Lavender pearls are unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally lavender freshwater pearls are among the rarest pearl colors. They are not dyed — the color develops through the natural nacre formation process during \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 years of cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it does not fade. Within the rare lavender harvest, we hand-select only the AAAA tier and bring them to our Ontario studio for a second selection pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026amp; MATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• 7–7.5mm AAAA freshwater pearls — round, mirror-like reflections (GIA “Excellent” luster)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Natural lavender bodycolor with rosé overtone — never dyed\u003cbr\u003e\n• Gold-plated brass butterfly clasp — secure, designed for one-hand operation\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hand-knotted on Japanese silk\u003cbr\u003e\n• Length: 45cm matinee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HARDEST MATCH IN PEARL JEWELRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-matching lavender pearls is the most demanding matching work we do. Natural color variation means few pearls in any harvest read as the same shade. Matching a full strand can take \u003cstrong\u003eup to a week of inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e at our Ontario studio, with non-qualifying pearls sent back to our cultivator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#5c4f3d;font-size:15px;margin:8px 0 24px 0;\"\u003eMatching across a rare bodycolor brings every Pearl Value Factor to the foreground. To see how each is judged — shape, luster, surface, and matching — read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-tell-freshwater-pearl-quality\" style=\"color:#1a1612;border-bottom:1px solid #d4c2a8;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHow to Tell Real Freshwater Pearl Quality: The 5 Factors →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAND-OUT STYLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLavender pearls pair with deep purple, navy, emerald green, and classic black. A conversation starter at formal events, an unexpected luxury with everyday wear. Built to last for generations with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardly Common","offers":[{"title":"Collection","offer_id":46875007910019,"sku":null,"price":829.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Atelier Commission","offer_id":47051427414147,"sku":null,"price":829.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0981\/1075\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-28_at_10.04.58_PM.png?v=1774784679"},{"product_id":"7-7-5-mm-premium-pearl-necklace-18k-gold-flower-clasp-aaaa","title":"Premium Pearl Necklace with Flower Clasp | 7–7.5mm AAAA Round Freshwater Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy choose between perfection and personality when you can have both?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hardly Common Premium Flower Clasp Necklace begins with \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 years of cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e in the freshwater fields of Zhejiang Province. From each annual harvest we select the AAAA tier — the top 1–2% — and finish the strands at our Ontario studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026amp; MATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• 7–7.5mm AAAA freshwater pearls — round, mirror-like reflections (GIA \"Excellent\" luster)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Near-flawless surface across the strand\u003cbr\u003e\n• Signature flower clasp — hand-finished, designed to be worn at the front or back\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hand-knotted on Japanese silk\u003cbr\u003e\n• Length: 45cm matinee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STUDIO PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery strand is hand-matched at our Ontario studio for shape, surface, and color consistency. Hand-knotting between each pearl takes 2–3 days per strand. Pearls that don't pass our internal inspection go back to our cultivator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#5c4f3d;font-size:15px;margin:8px 0 24px 0;\"\u003eFor more on how we grade what makes it to a strand — shape, luster, surface, and matching — read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-tell-freshwater-pearl-quality\" style=\"color:#1a1612;border-bottom:1px solid #d4c2a8;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHow to Tell Real Freshwater Pearl Quality: The 5 Factors →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PREMIUM CHOICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend this necklace for brides, milestone birthdays, and anyone who wants pearl jewelry with a distinct design signature. Built to last for generations with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardly Common","offers":[{"title":"Collection","offer_id":46879672107139,"sku":null,"price":789.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Atelier Commission","offer_id":47051427479683,"sku":null,"price":789.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0981\/1075\/files\/Image_2ct2bw2ct2bw2ct2_1.png?v=1780144525"},{"product_id":"luxe-heirloom-freshwater-pearl-necklace-8-5-9mm-aaaa","title":"Luxe Heirloom Freshwater Pearl Necklace | 8.5–9mm AAAA Round | Sterling Silver Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome jewelry you buy. Some jewelry you inherit. This is the piece that starts the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pearl in the Luxe spent \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e in the freshwater fields of Zhejiang Province — the region that produces roughly 70% of the world’s cultured freshwater pearls. 8.5–9mm AAAA round pearls are the result of full-cycle cultivation; most harvests never produce them in meaningful quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026amp; MATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• 8.5–9mm AAAA freshwater pearls — round with mirror-like reflections (GIA “Excellent” luster)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hand-matched at our Ontario studio for size, shape, and color uniformity\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sterling silver 925 clasp in a yuanbao (元宝) silhouette — a nod to the ingot form long associated with good fortune in Chinese jewelry tradition\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hand-knotted on Japanese silk between each pearl — \u003cstrong\u003ea 2–3 day process per strand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Strand length: 18\" \/ 45.7cm — modern princess length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SELECTION PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Luxe begins with the top tier of each annual harvest. We then run a second selection pass at our Ontario studio:\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e — tighter roundness tolerance than industry AAAA\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e — near-flawless under 10x loupe\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eLuster\u003c\/strong\u003e — GIA “Excellent” only — sharp, bright, mirror-like reflections\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003eMatching\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-matched across multiple inspection passes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStrands that don’t meet all four don’t get strung. Non-qualifying pearls go back to our cultivator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#5c4f3d;font-size:15px;margin:8px 0 24px 0;\"\u003eIf you would like to understand each of these criteria in more detail, read our guide — \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-tell-freshwater-pearl-quality\" style=\"color:#1a1612;border-bottom:1px solid #d4c2a8;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHow to Tell Real Freshwater Pearl Quality: The 5 Factors →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY THIS NECKLACE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clearest way to describe Luxe: it is what freshwater pearl cultivation can do when nothing is compromised on. It rewards close inspection and looks the way it photographs. Built to last for generations with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardly Common","offers":[{"title":"Collection","offer_id":46879687803011,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Atelier Commission","offer_id":47027548946563,"sku":null,"price":1199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0981\/1075\/files\/HC0006-1_c8521861-cce8-4f27-89fe-2c9a94a7c7b1.png?v=1776394096"},{"product_id":"freshwater-rice-pearl-necklace-aaaa-plus-organic","title":"Modern Organic Shape Pearl Necklace | 5.5-6mm AAAA Drop Pearls | OT Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotion is the magic ingredient. The Hardly Common Rice Pearl Necklace features AAAA grade rice-shaped freshwater pearls that dance with light as you move — each elongated pearl acting like a tiny prism, casting soft reflections from multiple angles simultaneously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026amp; MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003e• 5.5-6mm AAAA Grade Freshwater Rice Pearls — Excellent luster (GIA scale), near-flawless surface\u003cbr\u003e• Organic drop\/rice shape — contemporary, fashion-forward silhouette\u003cbr\u003e• Silver-plated brass clasp\u003cbr\u003e• Adjustable length: 40cm to 45cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAAAA IN AN ORGANIC SHAPE\u003cbr\u003eHere's what makes this necklace special: AAAA grade is our highest quality rating, typically reserved for perfectly round pearls. But these rice-shaped pearls earn the same rating for their exceptional luster, surface quality, and nacre thickness. You're getting top-tier pearl quality in a modern shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE MODERN CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003eRice pearls bridge the gap between tradition and trend. They have the luster and prestige of fine pearl jewelry, but their organic shape feels contemporary and relaxed. This is the necklace for the woman who curates her jewelry like she curates her wardrobe — with intention, taste, and an eye for what's next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardly Common","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46973800841347,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0981\/1075\/files\/2.png?v=1776298201"},{"product_id":"freshwater-pearl-sweater-necklace-opera-length-aaaa","title":"Long Freshwater Pearl Sweater Necklace | 5.5–6mm AAAA Round | 60cm Opera Length","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome necklaces you wear. This one wears you — in the best possible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hardly Common Opera-Length Pearl Necklace features \u003cstrong\u003eover 100 individually hand-selected AAAA freshwater pearls\u003c\/strong\u003e, each cultivated over \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e in the freshwater fields of Zhejiang Province. From each annual harvest we draw only the AAAA tier — the top 1–2% — and finish the strands at our Ontario studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026amp; MATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• 5.5–6mm AAAA freshwater pearls — round with mirror-like reflections (GIA “Excellent” luster)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Near-flawless surface across every pearl\u003cbr\u003e\n• Silver-plated brass adjustable slide clasp — 60cm to 65cm\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hand-knotted on Japanese silk between each pearl\u003cbr\u003e\n• Over 100 individually selected pearls per strand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE LONGEST STUDIO PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOpera-length strands take the longest to finish in our Ontario studio. With over 100 pearls per strand, hand-matching for shape, surface, and color uniformity is a multi-day inspection process. Hand-knotting alone — knot between every pearl — takes longer than a standard princess strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE OPERA-LENGTH ADVANTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 60cm, opera length is the most versatile long pearl strand. Wear it as a single dramatic drape over a turtleneck, double-wrap it for a layered choker-and-strand effect, or knot it loosely at the chest for effortless Parisian styling. Built to last for generations with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardly Common","offers":[{"title":"Atelier Commission","offer_id":47182733475971,"sku":null,"price":529.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collection","offer_id":47182734459011,"sku":null,"price":529.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/0981\/1075\/files\/111.png?v=1776299987"}],"url":"https:\/\/hardlycommon.com\/collections\/necklaces.oembed","provider":"Hardly Common","version":"1.0","type":"link"}