I picked up these 4 necklaces and 1 beautiful bracelet at an auction. Less than $35.00 total in the lot. I fell in love with the bracelet at first sight. The clasp was mesmerizing. After receiving I am more curious to find out if it could be worth more than I thought. If I did the gold test correctly it tested as 10k. There is some kind of a stamp on back but I cannot make it out. The tiny pearls I think are real and are approximately 1 to 1 1/2 mm around the outer edge. The stones are 8 sided octagon on top and dark blue in color. They look kinda rugged cut and one has a chip. Could they be sapphire or fake? What is the tiny bump on the side of the clasp for? Also the pearls are set with individual prongs. The bracelet is 6 1/2 inches long and pearls are mostly 5 mm some maybe 6. Pearls are gritty but not a real rough gritty. They are cold to the touch. Look round in shape so I am thinking they could be akoya. The pearls have slightly different hues and luster. and some look like they are a little more worn. Still all in all very pretty. Can anyone help with identifying and possible value? I also need suggestions on restringing. It needs to be about 3/4 to 1 inch longer for me to be able to wear it. I will definitely knot between each pearl but that may not be enough. Any thoughts and information greatly appreciated.
Need help to identify this vintage bracelet and beautiful clasp.
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Pearl Dreams
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It is common for box clasps to have a safety catch to give an extra layer of protection against the clasp opening up. Google "box clasp with safety catch" to see images. The bump is what the loop part of the safety would fit over; it seems it was lost. If you plan to wear it, you might want to have a new part soldered on.
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Sorry, no idea. Do you have a local jeweler you could ask?
