Gabriela Hearst Mia Necklace – Antique Pearl & 18K Gold Sautoir

by Jacqueline A. O'Neill · Published August 7, 2026 · Updated August 7, 2026

Experience timeless luxury with the Gabriela Hearst Mia Necklace, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and heritage design. Handmade in New York by master jewellers, this exquisite sautoir necklace blends antique natural saltwater pearls with solid 18K gold beads, creating a piece that is both rare and refined. Each pearl is over 100 years old, ethically repurposed and composed of 100% nacre, formed naturally in the wild and individually sourced from oysters. The pearls are carefully hand-strung and knotted on silk thread, ensuring durability while preserving traditional jewellery-making techniques. Complementing the pearls, every gold bead is hand-hammered, drilled, and polished to perfection, showcasing exceptional artisanal skill. The necklace features a distinctive alternating pattern of 6 pearls and 12 gold beads, forming a harmonious and elegant rhythm throughout the design. With a total of 84 pearls and 168 beads, including 15 pennyweights of gold, this piece embodies true luxury and exclusivity. The Mia Necklace is more than jewellery – it’s a statement of heritage, sustainability, and timeless sophistication.

Handmade in New York by master jewelers, the Mia Necklace combines antique natural saltwater pearls and solid 18k gold beads, hand-strung and knotted on silk thread into a sautoir necklace. The certified, rare, repurposed 100-year-old pearls are composed of 100% nacre, formed entirely in the wild and individually retrieved from their respective wild oysters. Each gold bead is hand-hammered into shape before being individually drilled and hand-polished.

Available on request at Gabriela Hearst flagship stores and online.

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