Description: Antique Large Real Akoya Pearl 15" Necklace with Large Gold Clasp Shows minor wear. See photos for condition. This one looks like a particularly vintage piece to me.Clasp is definitely an art deco style, possibly 1920s.Large 7.7mm near round pearls.I thought they might be natural at first,but close inspection revealed signs of bead nuclei.Creamy white bodycolor with a light pink overtone.Good lustre with medium surface blemishes.This looks like an early strand before culturing techniques were widely perfected.Dont be fooled by low priced 'akoya' pearl listings.Most of those listings are actually cheaper Chinese freshwater pearls.These are Real Japanese Akoya saltwater pearls. About Cultured PearlsMany people assume that cultured pearls means cheap pearls.This is completely wrong.99.99% of pearls on the public market are cultured.Cultured saltwater pearls require pristine outdoor ocean environments.The oysters are very sensitive to their surroundings and need constant care.Even the temperature must be just right to make quality pearls.The nucleus of pearls are polished spheres of freshwater mussel shell.A very skilled technician is needed to place it and the donor tissue in just the right place.Even then 50-60% of oysters will eject the bead or die after incubation.The growth period for the pearl takes anywhere from 11 months to 7 years.Of the thousands of pearls harvested many are not round enough,clean enough, or have proper quality nacre to be used in fine jewelry.Pearls can't be polished to a round shape. It would leave dull spots.So what comes out of the oyster is what you get.And those all have to be sorted out and matched together by hand!A technician will have to sort through thousands of pearls to create one necklace.It's no wonder that even cultured pearls can demand a premium price. Make sure to check out our eBay store for other unique listings! We specialize in watches, Jewelry, antiques and collectibles
Price: 202.5 USD
Location: Ballwin, Missouri
End Time: 2025-01-02T22:42:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pendant Shape: Heart
Main Stone Creation: Cultured
Color: White
Main Stone Color: Cream
Metal: Yellow Gold
Necklace Length: 15 in
Main Stone: Akoya Pearl
Brand: Unbranded
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Type: Necklace
Metal Purity: 14k
Main Stone Shape: Round
Base Metal: Gold
Style: Beaded
Country of Origin: Japan
