Iolite Beaded Necklaces

This double strand of cultured Akoya pearls was created in the 1950s and features exceptionally large —9.00-9.40mm— pearls with thick, ...

This 16" strand of vintage cultured Akoya pearls features large and luminous pearls. 8.31mm, 8.24mm, 8.19mm, 8.04mm, 8.29mm, 8.43mm, 8.51mm: these are measurements I took of the pearls at random. In the world of cultured Akoya pearls, 8mm is the delineating mark; 8mm and larger are considered "luxury" pearls because of the time and risk involved in culturing pearls this large. The longer a pearl stays in the water, the thicker the nacre but the greater the chances for malformation. With this strand, we have the ideal: uniform, round pearls with thick nacre, and gorgeous luminosity, but without the pits and surface imperfections, we often see in pearls of this size and vintage. The vast majority of Akoya pearls are 6mm and 7mm. All of these pearls are 8mm and well beyond. If the classic 16" length feels too short for you, it's easy for your jeweler to add a bit of length by having the pearls restrung with double knots and French wire. In this way, you can transform this into a 17" necklace. This necklace, created in the 1950s, features two strands of 75 top-quality cultured Akoya pearls in a near-ivory tone without any evidence of pinking, the dying process the vast majority of cultured Akoya pearls undergo to give them a light pink blush. These pearls lack that artificial tint. The clasp is measures 23mm x 19.47 and was hand-fabricated. The clasp is formed into the shape of a flower with six small, full-cut diamonds prong-set in the center Interestingly, the diamonds are of far better quality than such small stones on a necklace clasp need to be. They are near-colorless (G-I) and clean (VS2). Together they weigh .25 carats. The clasp is unmarked but tests as 14K. This is the ultimate classic double-strand cultured Akoya necklace...

This amazing necklace is unique; with beautiful shiny diamonds and two strands of round pearls, it's a must have for anyone! Two graduated, cultured pearl strands with diamond clasp...

A classic double strand pearl necklace. Composed of two strands of well matched cream colored cultured pearls and completed by a 14 karat yellow gold and diamond clasp highlighting a...

A fine and impressive vintage double strand cultured pearl necklace with an antique 0.84 carat diamond and natural pearl, 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set clasp; part of our diverse pearl jewelry collection. This impressive vintage double strand pearl necklace...

An impressive double strand pearl necklace with imitation stone, 0.43 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set clasp; part of our diverse pearl jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage double strand pearl necklace...

Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With 0.2 Carts Of Diamonds Weight (g): 99 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 15x12.4 mm Body color: White...

One-of-a-Kind A double strand of transparent, polished, citrine drops. From collar bone to collar bone the citrine stones are met by a double strand of f...

Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Double Strand Necklace 17" 18k Gold 6.5 mm Certified $6,900 120673 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love y...

This double strand pearl necklace has cultured pearls with a beautiful creamy color. The necklace closes with a 18 karat gold hook which fastens in a bracket decorated with a green s...

Elegant Estate 1980s Natural Diamond and three Strand Akoya pearl Choker Necklace with solid 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Link  The necklace has an ...

Beads Designed & signed by Pat Saling set of 3 polished Citrine Beads interspersed by 20t gold decorative Elements. Circle & Bar closing. Can be refigured...