RARE! Antique 1800s NATURAL PEARL Necklace 18k Clasp!

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OldSouth Jewels proudly presents...... this RARE 6 Strand Antique 18k Rosegold 1800s NATURAL PEARL NECKLACE !! Very Rare Real Pearls that are Uncultured Wild Saltwater Pearls. Natural Pearls were a very rare occurrence in nature, caused when a small grain of sand or something got lodged in an oyster, and the over a period of many years became coated with layer after layer of nacre,,,eventually producing the Treasure of the Sea,,,,the beautiful PEARL. This Beautiful Antique Necklace is secured with a hand made 18K Rose Gold Clasp covered with Natural Fine Pearls of lovely Cream with Silvery Rose Reflections. ( The pearls glow,,,as they are Solid Nacre All The Way To The Center!) Fine Pre Civil War Choker is 6 strands of the most delicate Ocean Seed Pearls carefully graduating the lengths of each strand so they lay perfectly on your neck, and accented with the Big 18k Rose Gold and Peals Clasp Worn in the Front,,,,,,Stunning! This piece looks like the pretty jewels Scarlett would wear in Gone With The Wind,,,and it's of the time period. It's been in a safe in Savannah, Georgia. Real Pearls were very valuable, they were measured in carats , and were more expensive than diamonds. It was like this for thousands of years, until about 1890 when Mr. Mikimoto perfected the system of implanting mother of pearl beads into oysters, throwing them back in the water, and once coated with nacre, cultured pearls were produced. Before that time, real pearls were mostly reserved for royalty and the very wealthy. Notice historical painting of queens,,,,always dripping in fine pearls. These treasured Pearls come from a high-end estate in Georgia . Pre Civil War Rich Glowing Pearls in good estate condition. The Necklace is a graceful graduating 14 1/2 to 15 1/4 -inch Length with saltwater pearls!! Very Fine addition to your antique jewelry collection! My reserve price is very low and way below the value of these beautiful pearls. PLEASE NOTE: Every piece of jewelry I offer is Authentic and GUARANTEED. Thanks! Real Antique Natural Pearls are always sought after by collectors and investors,,,and very hard to find! My jeweler examined these pearls carefully and determined them to be natural. They are 100% guaranteed. Here is your chance to own this beautiful necklace. These are heirloom quality pearls have been stores away in a vault for years, and would make a perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Perfect with that little black dress,,,,,,,,or blue jeans! EVERY EYE WILL BE ON THIS STUNNING PIECE.., Class is always in style!! Antique Natural Saltwater Pearls graduating from 4 MM to 6 MM on the 18k Clasp Clasp size 23 1/2 MM ( 1 inch) Weight -15.2 grams 18K Solid Rose Gold Antique Clasp is hand made. Set with Natural antique Saltwater Pearls Graduating strands of delicate 2MM Ocean Seed Pearls. Strands graduate from 14 1/2 to 15 1/4 inches long Fine glowing nacre Necklace has been well loved and cared for and is in good vintage condition. Note the box is used for display and not included. (I will be listing more fine jewelry from this high-end estate) I can offer lay-away on items over $1,000 for 60 days with 25% down non refundable, with no interest. Just let me know, and I will work with you 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE OR YOUR MONEY BACK LESS SHIPPING,IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE YOU CAN CONTACT ME AND SEND IT BACK WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER YOU GET THE ITEM FOR YOUR FULL REFUND LESS SHIPPING. MANY THANKS We will be glad to ship this to you internationally provided you are willing to pay the actual cost of shipping insured. Thanks! BEST HOLIDAY SHOPPING, NO RISK, MONEY BACK GUARANTEED read more

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