{"title":"Vintage \u0026 Antique Pearl Necklaces","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 95, 99);\"\u003eVINTAGE \u0026amp; ANTIQUE PEARL NECKLACES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA taste of our current collection of vintage and antique Pearl necklaces, both natural Pearls and cultured Pearls; freshwater Pearls and saltwater Pearls. Classic and at the same time adding a touch of quirkiness; a Pearl necklace has the uncanny ability to elevate a look. We have a Pearl lover on the team and so this collection is a special interest.\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-rare-antique-necklace-of-wax-filled-fish-scale-glass-pearls","title":"A Rare Antique Necklace of Fish Scale Glass Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precious beauty from a time when real Pearls were rare and only for the wealthy, this luminous antique necklace of adorable Victorian glass pearls is a rare survivor. Delicate and mysteriously enchanting in that it is totally unique, as each lustrous bead has been laboriously handmade; first by hand blowing the tiny glass spheres, then lining them with silvery liquid 'essence d'orient', made from fish scales, and then filling each bead with wax in order to stabilise and strengthen the beads, giving them the convincing weight.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1840's, the Pearl strand measures 14 inches in length, and the pale salmon coloured pure silk ribbon can be fastened to allow them to be worn as a choker, or at collar length just lightly around the throat. Newly re-threaded, this would make the most enchantingly unique wedding necklace. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5033712091173,"sku":"#0022","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/0022-antique-victorian-glass-fish-scale-wax-pearl-necklace-4.jpg?v=1513897133"},{"product_id":"sensational-quality-vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace","title":"Sensational Quality Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful quality vintage Cultured Pearl necklace dating to the 1950's or so, classic beauty to add a touch of filmstar glamour to any outfit. Superbly graduated in the style which elongates the neck so gracefully, this piece gives that illuminating glow to the complexion so beloved. Most likely grown in Japanese Akoya Oysters, each creamy ivory Pearl has a high lustre and perfect symmetry so desirable, famously Marilyn Monroe was given a very similar Mikimoto Pearl necklace in 1954 on her honeymoon to Joe DiMaggio sparking a fashion for these immensely beautiful larger Pearls which had recently become available due to advances in the culturing processes. Each of these luminous lovelies would have taken at least a year to grow, the nacre having many more layers than on modern Pearls and the larger the Pearl, the longer the time, which is why the graduated style was so oft made as is in this case only one very large 8mm Pearl was needed to complete the necklace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearls graduate from 4.5mm to 8mm and the strand is a longer length which closes at 22 inches with a pretty Art Deco styled Diamond set safety clasp in 9ct White Gold, this is a wonderful piece to treasure and keep in your family as an heirloom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video telling the story of the development of Japanese Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will include an Insurance Valuation with this piece. If you’d like to pay in instalments, it is possible to arrange a layaway for this piece, \u003cspan style=\"color: #c256e1;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/pages\/layaway-plans\" style=\"color: #c256e1;\"\u003eread our terms here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39350566912051,"sku":"#72944","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/72944-quality-vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace-01.jpg?v=1701625285"},{"product_id":"vintage-triple-twisted-strand-of-freshwater-pearls","title":"Vintage Triple Twisted Strand of Freshwater Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 20 inch long triple row twisted strand of vintage Freshwater Pearls. Cultured in freshwater mussels in inland lakes, these are likely an example from 'Lake Biwa' the famous Japanese lake where the culturing of Freshwater Pearls in \u003cem\u003eHyriopsis Schlegeli\u003c\/em\u003e species mussels first began in earnest but which was mostly abandoned by the 1970's due to water pollution and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edisease amongst the mussels. Each sweetly tiny rice krispie shaped Pearl has a high lustre and creamy white tone and they are threaded in the fashion which was so popular at the time; the twisted rope. \u003c\/span\u003eFastened with a very pretty Silver and Paste box clasp, all is quite lovely. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39398962921523,"sku":"#HB24","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/image_0b09a919-e031-450b-885f-16eae6076a5c.jpg?v=1624309451"},{"product_id":"natural-creamy-lustre-vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace","title":"Natural Creamy Lustre Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine 'Princess' length vintage Cultured Saltwater pearl necklace, in the elegant graduated style which was so popular in the 1930's\/40's. Desirably unbleached, they are a beautiful creamy pink shade and have a lovely lustrous glow which lights up the complexion so, and is due to the quality and thick nacre of these old Pearls. Always a classic, such a strand of Pearls will always cast that magical spell and elevate any outfit to a glamorous status!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 18 inches and closing with a simple 9ct white Gold fish hook style safety clasp. Watch our video about the culturing of Pearls on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eYouTube here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39416176214067,"sku":"#71228","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/71158-creamy-vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace-2.jpg?v=1625382445"},{"product_id":"creme-de-la-creme-vintage-southsea-cultured-pearl-necklace","title":"Creme de la Creme Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful classic cultured Pearl necklace for the aficionado. The distinctive subtle golden lustre seen in the Southsea Pearl with delightful natural variation in shade to each, they are of a supremely lovely quality with very smooth and thick nacre. At 19 inches, it is something between a 'Princess' and a Matinee' length, very glamorous and with the ability to elevate any outfit to instant chic. The clasp is of the fish hook safety variety and set with a cross of tiny Diamonds it is dated to 1989 and hallmarked as 9ct Gold at Sheffield. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 55 gleaming satiny 6mm Cultured Pearls, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone growing to each Pinctada Maxima Oyster, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eformation process taking between 2 and 4 years — the longest of any cultured Pearl makes these precious and rarer than others. They will be accompanied by an Insurance Valuation certificate and arrive in a quality presentation case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you'd like to pay for this piece in instalments, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/pages\/layaway-plans\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/pages\/layaway-plans\"\u003eLayaway Terms can be read here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40053938716723,"sku":"#71503","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/image_623f3fc0-32f0-47df-a9b0-75cc1ab03511.jpg?v=1644353775"},{"product_id":"lovely-quality-vintage-faux-pearl-necklace","title":"Lovely Quality Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fabulous strand of vintage faux Pearls in the classic graduated design which flatters the neckline so, and fastening with a pretty Marcasite set Silver clasp. A nice size and looking just like the beautiful (but much more expensive) Cultured Pearls, these would be quite lovely for a wedding, to be worn again and again. They measure 15.5 inches when fastened. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40816669917235,"sku":"#PH204","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/PH204-Vintage-Faux-Pearl-Necklace-10.jpg?v=1661425232"},{"product_id":"copy-of-pretty-vintage-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Antique Early Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminously pretty, a scarce early \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egraduated \u003c\/span\u003enecklace of Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearls which has been freshly knotted between each bead by our skilled rethreader. Each of these little beauties is a labour of love and would have taken a year or so to grow and then been carefully polished, drilled and graded before being transformed into this delightful necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForever a favourite; Pearls have the quality of lighting up the complexion to beautiful effect and a necklace such as this really elevates any outfit. The pale creamy\/pink Pearls finely graduate in size from 2.5mm to 5mm, and the strand measures 20 inches and closes with the original hand made Diamond set and hand engraved barrel clasp. The three Diamonds in the clasp are beautiful old hand cuts and their presence would have represented the scarcity and status of this necklace at the time when Culturing of Pearls was in its infancy but they were much desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video telling the story of the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142286504233,"sku":"#PH261","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/ph261-antique-early-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace-03.jpg?v=1671912125"},{"product_id":"vintage-faux-pearl-necklace","title":"Vintage ART DECO Faux Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long single strand of vintage creamy hued Faux Pearls dating to the mid 20th century and ready to be worn in whichever way you fancy as they can wind four times around the neck to create a wonderful and glamorous effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 56 inches and fastens with a decorative Silver clasp set with Paste 'gems' in imitation of Diamond and Emerald and knotted each bead. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44579423682857,"sku":"#07797","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/07797-vintage-faux-pearl-necklace-06.jpg?v=1679236130"},{"product_id":"sensational-quality-vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace-template","title":"Sensational Quality Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful quality vintage Cultured Pearl necklace dating to the 1950's or so; classic beauty to add a touch of film star glamour to any outfit. Superbly graduated in the style which elongates the neck so gracefully, this piece gives that illuminating glow to the complexion so beloved. Most likely grown in Japanese Akoya Oysters, each creamy ivory Pearl has a high lustre and perfect symmetry so desirable, famously Marilyn Monroe was given a very similar Mikimoto Pearl necklace in 1954 on her honeymoon to Joe DiMaggio sparking a fashion for these immensely beautiful larger Pearls which had recently become available due to advances in the culturing processes. Each of these luminous lovelies would have taken at least a year to grow, the nacre having many more layers than on modern Pearls and the larger the Pearl, the longer the time, which is why the graduated style was so oft made as is in this case only one very large 8mm Pearl was needed to complete the necklace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearls graduate from 4.5mm to 8mm and the strand closes at 18 inches with a pretty Ruby set safety clasp in 18ct White Gold, this is a wonderful piece to treasure and keep in your family as an heirloom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video telling the story of the development of Japanese Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a velvet lined gatefold Pearl box, we will include an Insurance Valuation with this piece. If you’d like to pay in instalments, it is possible to arrange a layaway for this piece, \u003cspan style=\"color: #c256e1;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #c256e1;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/pages\/layaway-plans\"\u003eread our terms here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44760093196585,"sku":"#72594","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/72594-vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace-01.jpg?v=1680951165"},{"product_id":"vintage-double-row-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Vintage Double Row Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA divinely lovely vintage double row of classic graduated cultured Saltwater Pearls dating to the 1950's or so. Beautifully creamy in tone and gentle in lustre, their soft glow illuminates the skin and lights the face wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pearls range from 3mm to 6mm in size with an elegance that elongates the neck beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shortest row rests at 20 inches and the two rows sit slightly spaced out. They fasten with a sweet floral styled Silver and Marcasite set clasp. We have had them rethreaded and knotted each bead for safety and they will be presented in a velveteen lined Pearl case.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo learn more about Cultured Pearls \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video about the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45332481540393,"sku":"#H","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/h-vintage-double-row-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace-01.jpg?v=1687603042"},{"product_id":"vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace-1","title":"Classique Style! Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA divinely lovely vintage double row of classic graduated cultured Saltwater Pearls dating to the 1950's or so. Beautifully creamy in lustre, their gentle glow illuminates the skin and lights the face wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pearls range from 3mm to 7mm in size with an elegance that elongates the neck beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shortest row rests at 15.5 inches and the two rows sit slightly spaced out. They fasten with a sweet floral styled Silver and Paste set box clasp. We have had them rethreaded and knotted each bead for safety and they will be presented in a velveteen lined Pearl case.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo learn more about Cultured Pearls \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video about the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978287866153,"sku":"#72637","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/72637-vintage-cultured-pearl-necklace-01.jpg?v=1691841234"},{"product_id":"copy-of-vintage-double-row-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Vintage 1960's Double Row Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA divinely lovely vintage double row of classic graduated cultured Saltwater Pearls dating to the 1960's or so. Beautifully creamy in tone and gentle in lustre, their soft glow illuminates the skin and lights the face wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe luminously beautiful Pearls are a generous size and range from 6mm to 9mm in size with an elegance that elongates the neck beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shortest row rests at 22 inches and they fasten with a sweet floral styled Emerald, Diamond and 18ct White Gold safety clasp. We have had them rethreaded and knotted each bead for safety and they will be presented in a velveteen lined Pearl case.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo learn more about Cultured Pearls \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video about the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099148468521,"sku":"#72912","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/72912-vintage-double-row-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace-05.jpg?v=1698498925"},{"product_id":"copy-of-vintage-1960s-double-row-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Vintage Double Row Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA divinely lovely vintage double row of classic graduated cultured Saltwater Pearls dating to the 1950's or so. Beautifully creamy in tone and gentle in lustre, their soft glow illuminates the skin and lights the face wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pearls range from 4mm to 7.5mm in size with an elegance that elongates the neck beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shortest row rests at 17 inches and they fasten with a sweet Art Deco styled Marcasite set Sterling Silver safety clasp. We have had them rethreaded and knotted each bead for safety and they will be presented in a velveteen lined Pearl case.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo learn more about Cultured Pearls \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video about the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099195851049,"sku":"#71430","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/71430-vintage-double-row-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace-04.jpg?v=1698498817"},{"product_id":"antique-natural-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Certificated Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce antique necklace of 120 rare hand drilled natural Saltwater Pearls strung as a classic necklet \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egraduated in size to flatter and elongate the neck beautifully. Of superior roundness and lustre, these rare creamy hued beauties were so desired and sought after in their day before the advent of the Pearl culturing process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt fastens with an exquisite 18ct Gold and Platinum Art Deco styled clasp with an integral safety clasp set with Emeralds, Diamonds and a drilled Pearl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The necklace measures 16 inches in length and the Pearls graduate in size from 2mm to 5.7mm. Hand knotted each bead, they are p\u003c\/span\u003eresented in an antique silk lined box alongside the report from Gem Lab confirming that they are of natural saltwater origin. Read further on the subject of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/blogs\/news\/seed-pearls\"\u003eNatural Pearls here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47246855209257,"sku":"#NatP","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/antique-certificated-natural-saltwater-pearl-necklace-7.jpg?v=1700660553"},{"product_id":"certificated-antique-baroque-natural-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Certificated Antique Baroque Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce antique Victorian necklace of rare hand drilled natural baroque shaped Saltwater Pearls strung \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egraduated in size to flatter and elongate the neck beautifully. Of superior roundness and lustre, these rare ivory\/creamy hued beauties were so desired and sought after in their day before the advent of the Pearl culturing process and each is its own natural shape as found in the Oyster species \u003c\/span\u003ePinctada Radiata. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt fastens with an exquisite hand engraved barrel shaped 18ct Gold clasp with a separate safety chain, all original. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe necklace measures 17 inches in length and the Pearls graduate in size from 1.5 x 2mm to 3 x 4mm. Newly hand knotted each bead, they are p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eresented in an antique silk velvet lined gatefold box alongside the report from Gem Lab confirming that they are of natural saltwater origin. Read further on the subject of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/blogs\/news\/seed-pearls\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNatural Pearls here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47247335260457,"sku":"#NatPearls1","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/antique-certificated-natural-saltwater-pearl-necklace-n2-5.jpg?v=1700661539"},{"product_id":"lustrous-vintage-freshwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Long, Long Lustrous Vintage Freshwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic vintage necklace of Pearls to add class and sass to your everyday. A continuous strand of early Cultured Freshwater Pearls which are a beautiful creamy lustre grown in Mussels they have a natural bouton shape; the full length measures 90 inches and it can be wrapped five times round the neck or worn in any one of a multitude of ways, both long and short. Dating to the 1970's but with an older Edwardian mood, they are fully hand knotted between each bead and fastened with the tiny Silver fish hook style clasp which is set with a miniature blue paste 'gem'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49081211486505,"sku":"#73846","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/hb79-long-lustrous-vintage-freshwater-pearl-necklace-02.jpg?v=1748604330"},{"product_id":"rare-lilac-cultured-saltwater-pearls","title":"Rare Lilac Cultured Saltwater Pearls","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing necklace of antique baroque shaped and delicately graduated Lilac hued Saltwater cultured Pearls which gave us cause to undertake some interesting research. As they are an unusual colour and we knew them to have some age, we decided to have them analysed at GEMLAB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was that they are \u003cem\u003eNon-beaded cultured pearls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ... Cultured pearls formed in a Pearl sac within a mollusk (nowadays done in culturing farms by inserting a piece or pieces of epitherial or mantle tissue around which the nacre would form).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the first known of cultured Pearls were commercially produced by Mikimoto around the beginning of the 20th century, this was a little confusing as they are from a different species than was used by Mikimoto. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe they are closest in colour to Pearls from t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe pteria sterna oyster which is now farmed on a very small scale in the S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eea of Cortez in Mexico, which was for centuries the richest source of natural Pearls in the world. These Pearls n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaturally occur in a range of hues, including blues, greens, purples, and even lilac...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have found that there was some early farming of Pearls in Mexico around the same time as Mikimoto was experimenting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCultured pearl production in La Paz, Mexico, began with the world's first commercial, large-scale pearl oyster farm established by Dr. Gastón Vivès in 1893 on Espíritu Santo Island. This pioneering operation, known as the Compañía Criadora de Concha y Perla, produced millions of oysters before closing in 1914 after \u003cspan\u003ethe pearl farm was destroyed during the revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur presumption is that they could be Keshi (or seed) Pearls which are thought to form naturally in a saltwater oyster, as a piece of trapped tissue, shell or a micro-organism causes the growth of a small baroque pearl. They are a scarce find and hold a place in the history of Pearl farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasp: \u003c\/strong\u003eantique 9ct Gold barrel clasp (marked 9CT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5cm fastening with a vintage hand made 9ct Gold clasp. Rethreaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/pearls-sea-of-cortez-mexico-reading-list\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about Pearls from the Sea of Cortez here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration of pearl diving in the Gulf of California appeared in the 7 August 1869 edition of Harper’s Weekly Magazine (Vol. 13, No. 658, p. 508).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55649836401015,"sku":"#74224","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/vintage-rare-lilac-cultured-saltwater-pearls-74224-01.jpg?v=1774964964"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Vintage 1950's Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminously pretty, a very lustrous and classic Mid Century graduated Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearl necklace which has been freshly knotted between each bead by our skilled rethreader. Each of these baroque shaped little beauties is a labour of love and would have taken a year or so to grow and then been carefully polished, drilled and graded before being transformed into this delightful necklace. Forever a favourite, Pearls have the quality of lighting up the complexion to beautiful effect and a necklace such as this really elevates any outfit. The pale creamy\/pink\/gold Pearls finely graduate in size from 3.5mm to 8mm, and the strand measures 17 inches and closes with the original hand made floral white Gold and Diamond fish hook safety clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video telling the story of the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55875913056631,"sku":"#71158","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/71158-vintage-1950s-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace-08.jpg?v=1759930991"},{"product_id":"sublime-vintage-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Sublime Vintage Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminously pretty, a classic Mid Century graduated Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearl necklace which has been freshly knotted between each bead by our skilled rethreader. Each of these little beauties is a labour of love and would have taken a year or so to grow, being laboriously turned every so often to ensure a smooth sphere; and then been carefully polished, drilled and graded before being transformed into this delightful necklace. The pale creamy\/pink Pearls finely graduate in size from 3.5mm to 6.6mm, and the strand closes with the original Art Deco style Silver fish hook safety clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForever a favourite, Pearls have the quality of lighting up the complexion to beautiful effect and a necklace such as this really elevates any outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clasp is of Silver and set with small faceted Paste 'gems' in imitation of Diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003ethe strand measures 50cm\/19.5 inches including the clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn most case the boxes are for display only but a nice quality modern reproduction box will accompany this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video telling the story of the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56317496656247,"sku":"#73662","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/73662-vintage-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace-01_1.jpg?v=1767108035"},{"product_id":"vintage-art-deco-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace","title":"Vintage Art Deco Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminously pretty, a classic Mid Century graduated Cultured Japanese Akoya Pearl necklace which has been freshly knotted between each bead by our skilled rethreader. Each of these little beauties is a labour of love and would have taken a year or so to grow, being laboriously turned every so often to ensure a smooth sphere; and then been carefully polished, drilled and graded before being transformed into this delightful necklace. The pale creamy\/pink Pearls finely graduate in size from 5mm to 9mm, and the strand closes with the original Art Deco style Silver fish tongue clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForever a favourite, Pearls have the quality of lighting up the complexion to beautiful effect and a necklace such as this really elevates any outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clasp is of Silver and set with small faceted Paste 'gems' in imitation of Diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003ethe strand measures 50cm\/20 inches including the clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn most case the boxes are for display only but a nice quality modern reproduction box will accompany this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cypxLWq98Vg\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video telling the story of the development of Cultured Pearls. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56433249583479,"sku":"#73662A","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/73662-vintage-cultured-saltwater-pearl-necklace-10.jpg?v=1767108035"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/collections\/0022-antique-victorian-glass-fish-scale-wax-pearl-necklace-1.jpg?v=1725289420","url":"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/collections\/pearl-necklaces.oembed","provider":"Fetheray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}