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Vintage necklace made of gray Akoya pearls with a white gold clasp, circa 2000


€ 490.00 *
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Vintage necklace made of gray Akoya pearls with a white gold clasp, circa 2000
Vintage necklace made of gray Akoya pearls with a white gold clasp, circa 2000
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A treasure from the depths—pearls have fascinated people since time immemorial. In China, they are considered a symbol of wisdom, wealth, and dignity; in Japan, they bring good luck; and in India, they represent the blessing of children. Even in ancient times, the Greeks and Romans revered the pearl as exquisite jewellery, and even as a symbol of love: the Greek word “margarita”—once synonymous with “beloved”—lives on today in the name Margaret. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that pearl jewelry became accessible to broader segments of society, when the Japanese entrepreneur Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in the groundbreaking cultivation of saltwater pearls. Until then, necklaces made of natural pearls were as precious as diamonds of the same size—rare, coveted, and nearly unaffordable. Mikimoto’s innovation ushered in a new era: the cultured pearl became a timeless classic. This pearl necklace, dating from around the year 2000, consists of 50 gray-shimmering Akoya pearls. They are strung individually with knots to form a 50.0 cm long necklace. The pearls exhibit a very subtle play of colour, ranging from blue-gray to gray-violet; some pearls are lighter, while others are slightly darker. Their shape is very baroque, and their surface displays a dynamic pattern of various surface features that developed as the pearls grew. The luster of the pearls is consistently good to very good. The necklace is fastened with a white gold clasp. It is half matte and half glossy. Its cool sheen complements the pearls’ color perfectly.
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Vintage necklace made of gray Akoya pearls with a white gold clasp, circa 2000
Cool Look
€ 490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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