Cropp & Farr 1968 AAA quality 3.8-8mm vintage Akoya pearl necklace with ruby & diamond clasp, original Garrad's case 

A beautiful and original 47cm (18.5 inch) white saltwater pearl necklace with a 9ct white gold ruby and diamond clasp. The clasp has been professionally cleaned and the pearls are newly hand knotted between each pearl, onto double threaded silk.

The pearls are beautiful 3.8-8mm Japanese Akoya pearls with a thick nacre, excellent luster and ivory overtones. The pearls have no imperfections, so are graded AAA. The clasp is has a 3mm pink round ruby at its centre which is surrounded by 10 miligrain set rose cut diamonds. The clasp is hallmarked C&F for the maker Cropp and Farr, 375 for 9ct gold, an anchor for the Birmingham assay office and a T for 1968.

These pearls are a classic and Akoya pearls with this pedigree are highly prized. The necklace will be presented in its original fitted red leather velvet and silk lined Garrad & Co Ltd box (as shown).

Pearl jewellery commissioned, restrung or repaired

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I make all my jewellery in Oxford, with high quality imported pearls, and silver, 9 carat gold or gold-filled clasps from UK manufactures.