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One more...pearls near clasp..thank you all for your interest, I've been working on assignment 5 of the GIA pearl course today, about FWCP, and from the information there Biwa seem most likely time wise....

Here are some pics with the aforementioned new camera...pearls need cleaning ;-)

Superb...I really like the idea of non-matching becoming matching through introducing a strong design element...and also, as always, I love the meeting of straight and curved. Real beauties!

Pearl-friends...Delighted with your interest...I'm onto it....I'll take some closer pics tomorrow (correction, partner will, as he has a new camera!). I'm intrigued!

Such gorgeous pieces...I love this thread. The last bronzy, goldy, pinky pearl is my new fave! I have a pearl ring circa 1900 with the two-hole setting....One underneath and one from the side. I think it makes it more secure...being held like this means there's much less chance of the pearl...

What lovelies! The pinky is my favourite for its naturalistic shape :-) I'm fascinated to see your Tay pearl too...thank you for sharing them.

Ooh, I'm excited now! The largest measures roughly (calipers are at work!) 5x7mm, the smallest 2 x2.5mm. The clasp is marked STG silver and has lost all its marcasite/paste. Some of the pearls have ridges. Ive taken some pics with flas and some without.

Pattye...it's only 15 inches long, which explains why I've not worn it :-( although, it does work as a bracelet.

PearlDreams...thank you for yr thoughts :-) I've had them maybe ten years, but bought them secondhand. The clasp is maybe 40s/50s? Also three row graduated necklaces were really popular back then, so that's what I'm thinking about their age.

Hello fellow pearlers! I've had this little necklace for a while, I suppose it is freshwater pearls, on a silver clasp, but I think they are quite unusual as I've not seen many graduated fw necklaces. Also they are pretty smooth...in summary, I can't make them out...does anyone see any clues?

Hello Renna, Wow..they ARE lovely...like the elegance of the pearshape against the slightly angular fittings :-) whichever you choose, they are sure to make your birthday gorgeous!!

How about trying it as it is...and putting one of those tiny rubber backs you get on cheap earrings over the sharp point of the pin? It's a lovely piece, I'm quite envious...the contrast between curves and sharp lines is sooo pleasing! Have you tried wearing it as a brooch...you might find that...

Thank you, CharmedOne...Good idea :-)

Intriguing! I like the design...I agree, from these pics, they look like ros?-cut diamonds. I'd say also, they setting looks darker, like oxidised silver. Pics from the side would be good :-) ...any marks on the outside/back?

Well, I finally look a few more pics...of the pendant....I'm not sure what the candled pic tells me? And I also tried candling the brooch (which has now become my profile pic) ....any ideas anyone?

They ARE beautiful!!!! How long is the strand? I'd love to see those in 'real life'! Helen

Wow, Paul...they're beautiful pieces. Good to see the backs, it sounds silly, but it's almost the first thing I look at if I'm thinking of buying a piece. Love the way the turquoise one is linked through :-) Helen

Nora, they're lovely! My tip, at markets or fairs, if you see something you're interested in...don't go for that first...test the water with other items...cheeky, I know ;-)