Coin Pearl Necklace

[momsjewel]

Are these coin baroque pearls? The necklace is very long at 36" and the clasp is non-magnetic. The pearls have some beautiful colors and are very lustrous. Are they possibly Japanese? Thank you and stay safe.

 

[Gemandpearlover]

Very pretty. I am not an expert but here is an article on coin pearls for you.

https://shop.pacificpearls.us/blogs...nese-freshwater-pearls-with-flat-shell-nuclei

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Chinese freshwater pearls, and yes, coin pearls.

 

[Katbran]

Yes, Freshwater coin pearls. They nucleate with a disc. Very pretty lustre !

 

[momsjewel]

Thank you for the replies. I had to ask because I have found some coin pearl necklaces posted for sale in the thousands of dollar. They are Japanese and made by Cathy Carmendy - so, just had to make sure. Again, thanks.

 

[pattye]

Well, I saw where Cathy Carmendy has lots of pearl pieces listed for sale. Every piece I looked at said the origin was Japan. There are many pieces, including the coin pearls, although high quality, are definitely from China.

 

[Vermillion]

They are fresh-water pearls from China, coin shape strands.