This is a sweet necklace all genuine cultured black fresh water pearls. There are slightly more than 540  pearls measuring 4mm. The necklace is 17 inches when untwisted. Worn twisted up it is 16 1/4. The clasp is solid 14kt gold and so marked. Just the pearls alone are worth more considerably more than the start bid, never mind the solid gold clasp and work involved in creating it. Wear it as it is or take apart and make LOTS of other jewelry with the pearls and the 14kt gold clasp is a bonus! Just out of finished goods vault of location where we found all kinds of unique fine pearl jewelry items. This piece is in mint condition and has never been used! Many unique items are now listed so... Please visit our other auctions here on ebay. Thank you for looking! Peter