Hello, and thank you to all. Mother had these for years and treasured them. The intricate clasp is tentatively identified as platinum with small diamonds and sapphires. It opens by pressing on one of the leaves. I can't find any marks on the clasp. There are 119, about 10mm pearls, which I suppose are baroque from their shape and luster. Would love any information or insight from this knowledgeable assembly. Thank you so much.
Inherited Necklace
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Pearl Dreams
Pearl Enthusiast
What a lovely necklace to inherit! It looks like baroque cultured akoya pearls.
If you want to wear it, I would definitely have it restrung first. Silk becomes weak over time and can break, which could lead to the loss of a pearl. Given that this is a 3 strand necklace that would be a real problem, as it would be very hard to replace a missing pearl with one that matches.
If you want to wear it, I would definitely have it restrung first. Silk becomes weak over time and can break, which could lead to the loss of a pearl. Given that this is a 3 strand necklace that would be a real problem, as it would be very hard to replace a missing pearl with one that matches.
Thank you so much. I have worn them in the past, but agree with your recommendation to have them restrung. I wish I knew where they had come from. I'm sure there is a story there.
ennui
Well-known member
I love the clasp, so pretty and intricate.
