Jane C. Wright Droplet Necklace
- Freshwater Pearls
- 14k Gold Filled Chain, Clasp, & Findings
Length ⇢ 15 inches + 3 inch extender
This necklace has 11 tiny pearl drops that will lay against your collar bone, neck, or chest - depending on how you wear it! The 3 inch extender turns this choker into a longer piece. This makes it versatile & easy to pair for a layered look!
Find out the history, lore, & healing powers of pearls in the information sections at the bottom of the page.
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This necklace is perfect for those who have sensitive skin. The chain, findings, & beads are hypoallergenic & with proper care, will not tarnish, turn, or stain your skin!
For more information on 14k gold filled metals & how to care for this type of jewelry, check out our information sections below.
Jane Cooke Wright was a physician & researcher, credited as having been among the cancer researchers to discover chemotherapy.
In 1964,Wi4wright was the only woman among seven physicians who helped to found the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Later, in 1971, she was the first woman elected president of the New York Cancer Society.
Wright was appointed associate dean & head of the Cancer Chemotherapy Department at New York Medical College in 1967. This made her the highest ranked African American physical at a prominent medical college of this time.
She was appointed by President Lyndon B Johnson to serve on the National Cancer Advisory Council from 1966 to 1970 & the President's Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer, & Stroke from 1964 to 1965.