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Fine Vintage Graduated Pearl Necklace with White Gold Clasp, Germany circa 1965

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Fine Vintage Graduated Pearl Necklace with White Gold Clasp, Germany circa 1965

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This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

Which jewellery box would have been complete without a beautiful pearl necklace in the 1960s? This classic had only become possible thanks to the Japanese business man Mikimoto, who at the beginning of the 20th century was the first to succeed in cultivating and marketing fully round pearls. This invention was so great that even Thomas Edison congratulated him on it – because previously, ladies had often had to spend years collecting individual natural pearls until they had a whole necklace. "It is one of the wonders of the world that you were able to culture pearls," Edison wrote to Mikimoto in 1927. We also have Mikimoto to thank for this 48 cm long pearl necklace created of Japanese cultured pearls. It is a classic 'collier chute', worn on the décolleté close to the neck. Its name is derived from French, "chute" means "to fall" and describes the graduation of the pearls. The fine piece thereby shines in the lustre of 83 wonderful Japanese saltwater cultured pearls, which are all individually knotted. The decorative clasp made of 14-karat white gold and yellow gold features a stylized bow shape and is set with another pearl. A luxurious classic for ladies of all ages!

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In many cultures, the pearl has a deep symbolic character. In China, for example, pearls are a symbol of wealth, wisdom and dignity; in Japan, they signify good fortune; in India, the abundance of children. The pearl was also considered both an aphrodisiac and a cure for melancholy and madness. It is also a symbol of tears. Even among the Greeks and Romans, pearls were highly sought after as jewelry. The Greek term "margarita" was also used to refer to the beloved, as it were, a term that has survived to this day in the name Margaret. In the Middle Ages, pearls were considered a sign of love for God, and thus numerous fine monastic works made of tiny river pearls have survived. There are a variety of different pearl shells that can produce quite different pearls, so the study of pearls is a science in itself. Pearl jewelry belongs classically to each good basic equipment of a lady - in the jewelry box the classical pearl chain may not be missing. With her you are always well dressed, she decorates for every occasion.

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Wonders of the World

€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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