16" Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with a 14K Yellow and White Gold Old European-Cut Diamond Clasp
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This refined double-strand pearl necklace is composed of 102 round, graduated pearls measuring approximately 6.00 to 9.00 mm in diameter. Each pearl is individually hand-knotted, ensuring both security and graceful drape. The pearls display a medium cream body colour with delicate green and rose overtones, characteristic of high-quality cultured pearls and admired for their soft, luminous glow.
The necklace measures 16" in length, designed to rest elegantly at the base of the neck in the timeless choker style favoured during the mid-20th century. It secures with a beautifully crafted 14 karat yellow and white gold clasp, set at the centre with a cultured pearl, flanked by two bezel-set old European cut diamonds weighing a combined 0.42 carats (0.21 ct each). The clasp’s two-tone design, intricate metalwork, and use of antique diamond cuts reflect the sophisticated craftsmanship of the 1930s–1950s, a period when classic pearl strands were synonymous with refinement and enduring style.
Pearl necklaces of this era were treasured as symbols of grace and status, worn by elegant women from Hollywood icons to society figures. The presence of Old European cut diamonds, a style of cutting popular before the modern brilliant, suggests the clasp may have been repurposed from an earlier piece or created during a transitional period when traditional techniques met evolving mid-century aesthetics. Elegant, balanced, and steeped in history, this necklace captures the essence of vintage sophistication, pairing the timeless beauty of pearls with the enduring sparkle of antique diamonds.
• 14K yellow and white gold
• (103) 6 mm to 9 mm round cultured pearls
• (2) old European-cut diamonds (0.42 ctw)
• Diamond clarity: I-1
• Diamond colour: H-I
• Gram weight is 54
• Measures approximately 16" in length
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $7,420.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)
All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.
