Queen Sonja of Norway's Pearls - Are They Real???

[dkan 168]

Queen Sonja of Norway wore a strand of massive pearl-like necklace during opening of the Norwegian parliament (scroll down for pics of the queen):

http://blogg.tv2.no/kongebloggen/2014/10/02/stil-og-stemning-ved-stortingets-apning/

What do you think? Can they be giant baroque Tahitians?

DK

 

[KAC]

I'm not sure if they're supposed to look like pearls or just a coincidence, but they certainly aren't Tahitian pearls.

 

[JerseyPearl]

My guess is that they are hematite beads with gold end caps or pins, but they would be incredibly heavy...you can sort of see the the gold caps in the photo. They seem to be consistent in color, so possibly made of glass or ceramic or some other man made material? Very pretty necklace!
eta: she has some lovely jewelry!!! http://www.pinterest.com/alarsson0646/the-royal-jewelry-box-norway/

 

[dmj]

its oxidized silver

 

[pattye]

Daniel,

Thanks so much for solving the mystery of the huge beads! They are gorgeous! LOVE silver with dark patina. Queen Sonja looks regal in them!

 

[JerseyPearl]

Daniel,

Thanks so much for solving the mystery of the huge beads! They are gorgeous! LOVE silver with dark patina. Queen Sonja looks regal in them!

Indeed she does...what are the end caps on the beads?

 

[dkan 168]

Thanks Daniel for the information.

DK