This silver pearl setting reminds me of a picture frame that holds the pearl perfectly in the middle and emphasizes the beauty of the pearl. The pendant is made of solid sterling silver and is rhodium plated so that you will not have any tarnishing issues. The finish is ultra smooth and high gloss on the pendant. This setting is perfect for pearls in the size range of 7-11mm. You can use larger pearls on this silver pendant but it might start to cover the silver a little bit if you use pearls larger than 11mm on this pearl finding.