| There are definitely pearls as small as 7mm produced (although 8mm is typically the smallest). The reason we do not see most of them is because they do not hold much popularity in the US. Almost all SSP's of that size make their way to Japan where they are used to produce graduated necklaces.
It is possible that the strand is from the 50's as well. If it is older than this it could not be a cultured South Sea strand as farming did not even start in Australia until the 1950's.
If the strand is South Sea it would most likely be worth much more than $500 if it is in good shape - this being key. |