What is this stamp on pearl necklace?

[Jeanne J]

I've recently inherited a lovely pearl necklace as part of an estate and would like to know more about its age and origin. The clasp is stamped with "14K 585" along with a symbol I don't recognize. Any ideas? Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[GemGeek]

It is the trademark for the clasp manufacturer. It will not tell much by itself.

 

[JerseyPearl]

I would love to see a shot of the pearls!

 

[Jeanne J]

It is the trademark for the clasp manufacturer. It will not tell much by itself.

Oh that's too bad! I guess I can still enjoy the pearls. Here are a couple of shots of the necklace...they're a soft champagne color; a few blemishes but really nice luster (in my opinion anyway )

 

[GemGeek]

Very nice pearls!

 

[Jeanne J]

Very nice pearls!

They are very pretty . Is there any way to tell if these are freshwater or saltwater pearls? natural or cultured?

 

[pattye]

Jeanne,

Pearls as round as yours are cultured; they have a mother of pearl bead inside. Most likely akoya (saltwater) pearls, as freshwater pearls are not usually that round and smooth, though some are now being nucleated with a bead.

What size are your pearls? About 8mm? As the others have mentioned, they have excellent luster and the perfect size to wear often.

 

[Jeanne J]

Jeanne,

Pearls as round as yours are cultured; they have a mother of pearl bead inside. Most likely akoya (saltwater) pearls, as freshwater pearls are not usually that round and smooth, though some are now being nucleated with a bead.

What size are your pearls? About 8mm? As the others have mentioned, they have excellent luster and the perfect size to wear often.

They're about 7.5mm.

 

[JerseyPearl]

They are lovely! And the stringing looks relatively new. Wear them and enjoy them!