Pearl And Hammered-Nugget Necklace Exclusive Simons X Pilgrim Collection

Verified claims

Brand heritage

First-ever Simons x Pilgrim capsule: Danish heritage since 1983, Canadian-owned.

Luster

Satin-like luster from nearly solid nacre.

Durability

Solid-nacre pearls resist chipping and wear.

Shape

Organic baroque shapes are a natural design element.

Value

Genuine cultured pearls from high-yield mussels (up to 50 per cycle).

Adjustability

Fixed rings create a positive lock, and the snap hook operates one-handed.

Length range

Four ring positions provide lengths from choker to 20 inches.

Recycled content

Silver-plated brass base with freshwater pearls; base is minimum 75% recycled, RCS/GRS certified, chemically safe (AFIRM RSL).

Exclusivity

Limited-edition Simons x Pilgrim collaboration with Danish design heritage dating to 1983.

Care guidance

Pilgrim advises avoiding water, perfume, chemicals and storing dry to slow tarnishing.

Base metal integrity

Lead/nickel-free and at least 75% recycled brass core provides safe, durable base for plating.

Allergens

Nickel- and lead-free with AFIRM RSL compliance

Chemical safety

Lead- and nickel-free, AFIRM RSL compliant.

Styling versatility

Fits crewneck, boatneck, and deep V‑neck from choker to mid-chest length.

Length adjustment

Snap-hook clasp adjusts one‑handed and locks length to prevent drift.

Plating quality

Brass core provides stable base for silver plating, reducing peeling risk.

Comfort

Brass core adds structural heft yet remains lightweight for all-day wear.

Price advantage

Genuine freshwater pearls: up to 50 per harvest keep the $79 price 2–10× below saltwater.

Pearl aesthetic

Irregular pearl shapes and satin luster create a relaxed, organic look.

Component disclosure

Pilgrim openly states that the freshwater pearls and clasp may not be recycled.

Safety compliance

The necklace is lead and nickel free and meets strict chemical safety standards.

First drop

First-ever Simons x Pilgrim collaboration, exclusive to Simons.

Product record

Title

Pearl And Hammered-Nugget Necklace Exclusive Simons X Pilgrim Collection

Brand

Pilgrim

Price

79 CAD

Availability

In stock

Freshwater pearl quality and character

• Freshwater pearls emit a soft, satin-like glow rather than the mirror-sharp reflectivity of saltwater Akoya pearls, giving this necklace a relaxed, organic elegance that reads as understated and handcrafted — a deliberate textural complement to the hammered silver-tone nuggets.
• Unlike saltwater Akoya pearls that have a thin 0.3–0.8mm nacre layer over a bead nucleus, freshwater pearls are tissue-nucleated and solid nacre throughout — they resist chipping better and can never expose a dull center, so the pearls on this necklace stay intact longer through daily friction against clothing or other jewelry.
• Without a bead nucleus to guide growth, tissue-nucleated freshwater pearls form in organic baroque, button, rice, or near-round shapes rather than perfect spheres — the hammered-nugget chain design leans into that irregularity, turning the pearl's natural shape variation into a deliberate textural feature rather than a uniformity deficit.
• A single freshwater mussel can produce up to 50 pearls per harvest cycle, compared to just one or two from a saltwater oyster — this massive yield difference is what allows the necklace to feature genuine cultured pearls at its accessible $79 CAD price point, a value that would be unattainable with saltwater pearls of comparable size and appearance.

What's under the silver plating

• Pilgrim constructs its jewelry from brass, a copper-zinc alloy that is stronger than its individual constituents, giving this 51cm necklace enough durability to withstand daily wear without losing its shape while staying lightweight enough for comfortable all-day use.
• The necklace's 75% recycled content is concentrated in its brass base metal — Pilgrim's commitment to using pre-consumer and post-industrial scrap brass means the piece reduces demand for virgin mining while retaining the alloy's full mechanical strength, making it a more sustainable piece without compromising on the hammered-nugget detailing.

How the adjustable snap-hook closure works

• With the chain measuring 20 inches at full extension and four selectable ring positions, the necklace shifts from a collar-hugging choker to a mid-chest drape—letting the wearer match the necklace to a crewneck, boatneck, or deep V-neck without swapping pieces.
• Unlike slider-based adjustable chains where friction holds the length and can loosen over time, the necklace's four fixed rings create a positive mechanical lock once the snap hook is attached—so the chosen length won't shift or migrate during wear, even under a heavier pendant or active movement.
• The snap-hook clasp uses a spring-loaded lever similar to a lobster clasp, which in jewelry findings comparisons is rated 'High — wide lever, operable one-handed' ease-of-use against the 'Low to moderate — small tab, needs grip' of spring rings, so the Pilgrim necklace can be fastened and adjusted quickly without the fine-motor demand of a tiny spring ring.

What 75% recycled really means

• The recycled content is verified to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS), giving third-party assurance that the 75% figure is audited and traceable through the supply chain — a credential that separates this from uncertified recycled claims.
• The necklace's silver-plated core is cast from a brass or zinc alloy containing at least 75% recycled material sourced from pre-consumer and post-industrial manufacturing waste, so the metal avoids virgin ore extraction — the primary environmental win for this piece.
• The brand frames recycled content as part of a circular economy model that keeps materials in use longer, so purchasing this necklace aligns with a system that prioritizes resource retention over disposal — a tangible action within a circular-economy framework.
• Pilgrim openly acknowledges that while the base metal is recycled, the freshwater pearls and clasp may not be — this candor reveals that the necklace's environmental effort is concentrated in the metal structure, and it also confirms that the pearls are genuine freshwater, not synthetic substitutes.
• The necklace meets the AFIRM Restricted Substances List (RSL) standard, ensuring it meets strict industry chemical safety standards — a practical detail for anyone with sensitive skin who wants confidence that the piece is safe for daily wear.
• Pilgrim has maintained membership in the UN Global Compact since 2007, aligning its operations with ten principles covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption — signaling a long-standing, verifiable commitment to ethical business that predates the current sustainability wave.

The Simons X Pilgrim exclusive collection

• Pilgrim formulates its jewelry to be lead and nickel free, a skin-safety standard that makes this necklace a safer bet for metal-allergy sufferers — a detail not universally guaranteed in silver-plated fashion jewelry.
• As the debut capsule in the Simons x Pilgrim partnership, this necklace is a milestone piece rather than a routine seasonal run — a distinction that matters for anyone valuing first-drop exclusivity from a brand with heritage appeal.
• The necklace’s minimum 75% recycled material is not an isolated claim: over 70% of all Pilgrim collections meet that threshold, so the piece is backed by a systematic sustainability program rather than a one-off marketing badge.
• Pilgrim’s story started with founder Annemette Markvad handcrafting jewelry at Denmark’s 1983 festival circuit, establishing a four-decade lineage of Nordic minimalism that this necklace directly inherits — giving it a tiny claim to Danish design history at an accessible price.
• Unlike many European brand collabs, Pilgrim North America is 100% Canadian-owned and headquartered in Montreal, grounding the Simons partnership in shared Canadian geography — for local buyers, that can mean quicker fulfillment and a brand that tracks the domestic market.