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TeaVu, I agree with Pearl Dreams, your souvenir pearls are genuine cultured freshwater pearls from China. Sadly, we've heard many stories of freshwater pearls being misrepresented as South Sea. So what you paid is ok for what you have. Enjoy!

Yes, I agree with Pearl Dreams, Chinese freshwater pearls.

It's much easier evaluate pearl characteristics if you take the photo on a white background like a paper towel. We can help if you post a couple more photos that aren't on a dark background. The clasp is a traditional fish hook style often used on pearl necklaces.

Possibly women were smaller back then and choker style necklaces were more popular? Wish I knew more about the vintage and antique pearl jewelry. I did find this info about the 800 on the clasp. ".800 Silver .800 silver is an alloy of silver that is 800 parts silver and 200 parts other metals...

Here's a fun short video: Designer, Wendy Brigode Interesting how the spacing and material vary. Mostly I use gold fill findings, 24 gauge wire works with most drill holes. For myself I do a liver of sulpher patina (black) on the silver wire and findings ~ no worry about tarnish!

Welcome, Freshpeachez! You've found a strand of dyed "peacock" cultured pearls from China. They don't have a high enough value to appraise, but a long length like this can be very versatile and fun to wear. The luster is good and the 2nd photo shows the pretty overtones. Enjoy!

O of O, definitely a mystery! Thank you for the excellent photos. I agree with PD and BWeaves, most likely early Chinese fw pearls, still, wouldn't totally rule out naturals. With a bath and restring, they will be even more beautiful! Please show us your redesign!

Thank you, Barbara. I was wondering how American pearls mught have reached Europe so what the expert said makes sense. What a great eye you have!

This would be interesting to display on a small wooden easel in a grouping of treasured items.

Reallty interesting necklace and pearl shapes. Somehow makes me think these could possibly be natural river pearls. I've seen natural Mississippi River pearls that look similar. Probably worth having them looked at.

Hi Nick, welcome to Pearl-Guide. Interesting, could you show a photo from the side so we see the area where they are attached to the shell? Thanks!

Thank you so so much, everyone, for providing the luscious pearls and stories to accompany my morning coffee! Cathykeshi, I'm going to watch that cool movie!

Why is this called Sukhmani necklace? Is it from Sukhmani Designs, an existing boutique in New Mexico selling jewelry and furnishings?

Agree with PD, CFP, looking pretty! Did you mention the length? Recommend restringing, remove the few very damaged pearls, you'll have a fun to wear necklace!

Are the mountings solid 14K or 18K? If yes, this also would favor the pearls being genuine. The size is very attractive on you.

Impressive research, Pearl Dreams!

Catrin, ahh, this looks like someone's artistic vision to enrich the appearance of the pearls and give them some additional character. Some time back there were Zebra striped (dyed) pearls. And now we facet pearls, carve patterns, create intricate inlay. What is Sukhmani? The company that...

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Hi Abdulallah, These pearls are freshwater pearls from China. These are nucleated with a small piece of donor tissue, and don't have a bead inside, which is why you see many shapes and rings.

This is certainly a piece deserving a close up examination! I'm curious to know what the necklace measures, too. Thank you, Pella, for finding that current Miki "lace necklace" and bringing it to our attention. Here's a preowned Mikimoto "lace necklace" listed on Ebay for $4530 4-7.5mm...