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<p><strong>Item:</strong> Semi-Precious Stone Necklace. Medium length, over-the-head (no clasp) necklace of alternating olive green freshwater pearls and faceted rondelles in varying purple tones (possibly amethyst), knotted on gold silk cord. Center stone is a flat, dark brown, diamond-shaped stone (possibly bronzite), measuring 2 1/4 inches across. Necklace hangs about 12 inches long when worn. Entire length, including pendant, is approximately 24 1/4 inches. Gold colored findings and wire where pendant is attached.<br><strong>Crafter: </strong>Carli Lowe<br><strong>Donate: </strong>$30.00 or more.<br><strong>Donate to: </strong><a href="https://mysaa.archivists.org/donatenow?pid=a1B0b00000gZ5jGEAS">Archival Workers Emergency Fund</a>. Established in April 2020 the AWE Fund provides cash grants of up to $1,000 to U.S.-based archival workers who are in financial crisis due to COVID-19.</p>



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