Lovely Vintage Necklace of Graduated Pearls

Dramatically graduated matinee length pearls with a fancy sterling clasp. These cultured pearls are a glowing creamy white, hand knotted on white silk. This strand of pearls is just the right length to wear alone or layered with other necklaces. A strand of pearls is a wardrobe essential. Everyone needs one. Circa 1960.

Pearls were first cultured in 1893 by Mikimoto. Cultured pearls are created by adding an irritant, such as a grain of sand or small bead, to a pearl oyster to encourage it to cover the irritant in nacre, thus creating a pearl.

Details....The necklace measures 21" long. The pearls graduate from 5.9mm to 2.7mm and the clasp measures 6.1mm in diameter. In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on Vintage and Antique Jewels, we consider it a part of the charm.

Item number pg358.