Introducing the ZEI Necklace: a tribute to a friendship that transcends words, woven with the depth, wisdom, and quiet strength of someone who has been my confidante, my guide, my truest mirror since the first day of high school. Two baroque pearls rest within this piece—one coated in gold, one left pure. The gold pearl captures her essence, the part of her I admire as if from afar, even outside the bonds of friendship. She is brilliantly insightful, understanding people with a depth that draws me in, her words layered with a wisdom that I could listen to endlessly. Her thoughts always feel grounded, as if she sees the world in a way most can’t. The pure, white pearl symbolizes her as my friend, the one with whom I am my most unguarded self. A true mirror, the one who reflects me back to myself honestly but without judgment. With her, I can be fully authentic; there’s a calm, unspoken understanding that allows me to let down my guard and simply be. The natural stones strung between these pearls are the many facets of her, each unique, each powerful. These stones reflect her capacity to connect, to adapt, to understand those around her in ways they may not even understand themselves. Her influence is gentle yet far-reaching, leaving those she meets a little more seen, a little more whole. The ZEI Necklace is more than an adornment; it’s a tribute to the one who stands by me, influences me, and remains in my life. This piece is for the rare soul who embodies a friendship as precious as the natural stones that make up this necklace.