INSPIRATION The Puya Perseverance Necklace was inspired by the majestic Puya Raimondii, known as the "Queen of the Andes," an ancient plant with magical powers now facing extinction due to climate change. The Puya Perseverance Necklace represents the beauty of harmony, with a repeated pattern symbolizing persistence, strength and confidence. All Estudio Alba jewelry is made of noble sustainable metals fully traceable. We source all our gold from artisanal miners in the Madre de Dios region in Peru who received training on mining without mercury. Our silver has been mined following fairmined and responsible practices. MATERIALS & ORIGIN: Available in plated mercury-free 24K Peruvian gold or in 100% ethically-sourced Peruvian silver All materials were mined without mercury by artisanal miners in Madre de Dios, Peru Comes with a certificate of traceability and the names of the miners for full transparency SPECIFICATIONS: Pendant is 23mm x 15mm Chain measures 500mm long (about 19,6 inches)