The thrift gods smiled...

[CTD]

I was lucky enough to find this vintage Tasaki necklace.

The pearls are 6-6.5 mm and the length is 120 cm. Most of the pearls under high magnification show impurities that for the most part is not noticeable to the naked eye. The pearls are round, but appear distorted in some of the

Is anyone able to ballpark the age based on the clasp?

Honest thoughts and opinions on the pearls themselves is greatly appreciated.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Great find! A wonderful length-- easy to double-- and the luster more than makes up for the surface blemishes.
Once you clean and restring it, it will be even better.

 

[BWeaves]

Nice find.

According a quick internet search:

Tasaki Clasp Timeline & Hallmarks

• • 1960s–1980s (Vintage): Marked with a letter "T" (for Tasaki) and an "S" or "SILVER" / "T SILVER" to denote sterling silver. The "T" is frequently placed inside a shell or clam silhouette.
  • 1990s–2009: Transitioned to a dot-and-lines maker's mark symbol.
  • Post-September 15, 2009: Stamped with the full spelling of the word "Tasaki".