Cultured Pearl Choker Necklaces

Elegant cultured akoya pearl and diamond necklace. The center pearl measures 9.20mm graduating to 8.2mm. There are 10 pearls in total....

- Vintage item - Measures 17" total length, can be adjusted down to 14" using hook clasp and extender chain - Aurora Borealis iridescent crystals - Silver tone hardware - Circa 1...

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 necklace features a delicate faceted pink sapphire briolette strung on a fine 16-inch chain. The 9-carat yellow gold chain is hallmarked and total sapphire carat weight is appr...

A diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the Victorian diamond centre-piece with an old brilliant-cut diamond centre, estimated to weigh 1.5 carats, surrounded by two rows of old-cut d...

This captivating pearl rope necklace features cultured baroque pearls ranging from 20.05mm-13.20mm. The single stand graduating necklace has a versatile length making it easily doubl...

These baroque pearls are so interesting and unique. Each pearl has formed its own unique shape created by Mother Nature! The gray color has lots of luster and pairs perfectly with bl...

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

Elevate your collection with this 14k yellow gold cultured pearl necklace and earring set. The torsade necklace is composed of five strands of numerous Keishi freshwater cultured pea...

Feel like a princess in this beautiful 18 karat white gold , diamond and pearl choker. The necklace has been set with 9 pave diamond balls which alternate with 10 cultured white pearls. The pattern continues to the back with 18 karat white gold high polished balls...

This beautiful freshwater cultured baroque pearl necklace is a perfect accessory for any occasion. The necklace features a strand of 36 freshwater cultured pearls that have a classic...

Classic mid century cultured pearl necklace featuring a strand of 7.3 mm pearls (approximate some variation). The strand is knotted between each pearl. The clasp is a cluster of pe...