Vintage 5mm Cultured Pearl Necklace 9ct Clasp Hallmarked

This auction is for a beautiful set of cultured pearls with a 9ct yellow gold clasp.  The 5mm pearls are a good quality and have a beautiful lustre, an almost round shape and a thick nacre which gives the rich white colour.  Each pearl is hand knotted and the necklace has a 9ct marked gold clasp.  

The value of pearls is contingent on many factors and increases almost exponentially with quality.  Factors that influence value of pearls are fresh or salt water, size, lustre, nacre and colour.  These pearls are a good quality as detailed below:

Lustre: The pearls have a beautifully shiny lustre and a white colour. 

Nacre: The deep colour on these pearls is created by a thick nacre that causes the light to bend and refract.  The nacre is almost perfect with just a few minor natural imperfections.

Colour: The Pearls have a white colour. The colour is consistent throughout the necklace with very minor natural variations.

Shape: The pearls are rounds in shape (slightly oval) and consistent throughout the necklace 

Clasp: The clasp is 9ct gold.

Testing: The pearls are genuine cultured pearls and have been verified with a jewellers loop. The pearls have very minor small imperfections which is evidence they are natural.  

Measurements: The necklace measures 42cm in length.  Each pearl has a diameter of approx 5mm.

Weight: The necklace weighs 13g.

Age: Circa 1980

Condition: The necklace is in excellent vintage condition. I cannot see any damage to the nacre of the pearls.  They have a very good lustre and have been well cared for.

Payment: I accept payment by Paypal.

Due to the delicate nature of my jewellery all orders are sent in small boxes to prevent damage in the post.

About Me: I have been collecting antique jewellery for 30 years and worked in the fashion and design industry for 20 years. I now specialise in antique Victorian and Georgian jewellery but also vintage statement pieces. I have a particular interest in Mourning jewellery, early Paste, early gemstones and Diamond cuts, Turquoise, Coral, Pearls, Moonstones and Opal. Please take a look at my other listings.