Post-War Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Long 18k gold necklace by Marina B, with 10.5 mm Blue Beads, 7mm onyx and 8mm pearls. Necklace is 84 cm long. Marked: Marina B, MB, Italy, 750. Weight - 131,5 grams. Please n...

Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Opera Length 34" With Diamond Clasp This marvelous vintage Pearl necklace features 1 row of lu...

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 gorgeous Mikimoto Akoya pearl necklace epitomizes elegance and refinement, showcasing the brand's renowned craftsmanship and the natural beauty of pearls. Each lustrous creamy p...

Double Strand 7mm Cultured Pearl Necklace With Natural Diamond & Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 64.3 grams Pearls: 7mm, 2 rows, white with creamy luster Diamonds: .06 CTW...

Dating to approximately 1940, this luxurious strand of luminous, gleaming nearly-antique cultured pearls is so fine in quality it rivals -and in some ways surpasses- that of natural,...

6.5mm/6.9mm Matching Cultured Pearl 18" Necklace With 9-Cultured Pearl Clasp Additional Information: Necklace Length:18" Total Weight: 25.5g SMS5524

This stunning Tahitian pearl strand is made from 10-12.7mm round grey/black pearls with gorgeous undertones. There are 37 pearls that are expertl...

Art Deco double strand pearl necklace with a gold, diamond and pearl clasp. Individually knotted pearls measuring 7.5 mm each. Wi...

Antique necklace made of coral beads angel skin White to pale pink are the colours of the pearls of this graceful coral necklace. The beads are synchronous and finely cut. The time ...

A classic strand of 7.0mm genuine round cultured pearls in pinkish-white color and high luster, an even selection with very little imperfections. Completed by a ornamental filigree c...

Simple yet gorgeous Graduated Pearl Necklace, hand made by Marina J. This all Pearl necklace features high luster white Pearls that display a beautiful iridescent sheen ranging from 1.5mm - 7mm. Measuring 16.5 inches long, this necklace meets at a 14K Yellow Gold spring clasp...