Description
Crafted in the 1980s, this lovely necklace is adorned with one round Japanese Akoya pearl with a cream overtone and a rose orient. The pearl’s luster is good, making it glow in the sun and pop against the glistening 14K yellow gold and round-cut diamonds. It’s a beautiful necklace for all ages and styles—or for a June baby!
Pearls have an ancient history, first mentioned in 2,206 BCE by a Chinese writer; a living creature, not Earth, created these organic gemstones. With their origins in water, pearls can be from freshwater and saltwater mollusks and are strongly associated with myths and lore involving water. The silky orient and luster of pearls often give them a glow that many cultures associate with the moon. Victorians thought pearls represented purity, the Japanese thought they were mermaid’s tears, and Persians believed they formed when a rainbow met the Earth.
The necklace is in very good vintage condition with few signs of wear. The pearl’s surface is very nice with a few inclusions; the luster and orient are good. A GIA Graduate Gemologist examined the pearl and diamonds. The bail and clasp are marked 14K.
The pearl measures 7mm, the diamonds weigh 0.05 carats, and the necklace is 18″ long. It weighs 4.95 grams, and the box is for display only.
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