Necklace - 14 kt. White gold Pearl - Ruby - Mid-Century Classic
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Description from the seller
Vintage 14K Gold Marine Pearl Ruby Box Clasp 2-Row Necklace
Materials:
– 14K Gold (hallmarked 585, XRF tested)
– Natural cultured pearls
– Ruby
Total weight: 77.04 g
Length: 67 cm
Gemstones
Pearls
– 173 pcs
– Round shape
– approx. 6.6–6.7 mm
– Creamy white body colour
– Light natural spotting
– Good lustre, well-matched
– Hand-knotted between each pearl
Rubies
– 6 pcs
– Round faceted
– approx. 1.7 mm each
– Total weight: ≈ 0.12 ct
Hallmarks
– 585 gold hallmark
– WG maker’s mark
(Located on the backside of the clasp—see photos)
Style: Mid-Century Classic
Era: 1950s–1970s
The design, clasp type, bead size, and construction all point to post-war mid-century production, when double-row pearl strands with decorative gemstone clasps became highly fashionable.
Description
A refined vintage two-row pearl necklace featuring 173 creamy white pearls with good lustre, secured with a beautifully crafted 14K gold box clasp. The clasp is set with six small faceted rubies arranged around a central pearl, creating an elegant floral motif. The pearls are well-matched, hand-knotted, and have a classic mid-century aesthetic ideal for both collection and daily wear.
This piece has been fully checked by our in-house jeweller & gemologist.
Shipped tracked and insured from the Netherlands (within the European Union). You can expect to receive this item in 5 business days or less.
Vintage 14K Gold Marine Pearl Ruby Box Clasp 2-Row Necklace
Materials:
– 14K Gold (hallmarked 585, XRF tested)
– Natural cultured pearls
– Ruby
Total weight: 77.04 g
Length: 67 cm
Gemstones
Pearls
– 173 pcs
– Round shape
– approx. 6.6–6.7 mm
– Creamy white body colour
– Light natural spotting
– Good lustre, well-matched
– Hand-knotted between each pearl
Rubies
– 6 pcs
– Round faceted
– approx. 1.7 mm each
– Total weight: ≈ 0.12 ct
Hallmarks
– 585 gold hallmark
– WG maker’s mark
(Located on the backside of the clasp—see photos)
Style: Mid-Century Classic
Era: 1950s–1970s
The design, clasp type, bead size, and construction all point to post-war mid-century production, when double-row pearl strands with decorative gemstone clasps became highly fashionable.
Description
A refined vintage two-row pearl necklace featuring 173 creamy white pearls with good lustre, secured with a beautifully crafted 14K gold box clasp. The clasp is set with six small faceted rubies arranged around a central pearl, creating an elegant floral motif. The pearls are well-matched, hand-knotted, and have a classic mid-century aesthetic ideal for both collection and daily wear.
This piece has been fully checked by our in-house jeweller & gemologist.
Shipped tracked and insured from the Netherlands (within the European Union). You can expect to receive this item in 5 business days or less.
Details
Shape of surrounding stones
Round
Style
Vintage
Pearl type
South Sea cultured pearl
No. of surrounding gemstones
6
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Era
1900-2000
Cutting style of surrounding stones
Faceted cut
Fineness
14 kt.
Number of pearls
173
Brand jewellery
No
Total carat weight of surrounding stones
0.12
Metal
White gold
Diameter of pearls (in mm)
6.6 mm
Main Stone
Pearl
Total weight
77.04 g
Pearl colour
White
Surrounding Stones
Ruby
Pearl shape
Round
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Pearl surface quality
Lightly spotted
Gender
Women
Country of Origin
Unknown
Pearl lustre
Good
Title additional information
Mid-Century Classic
Length
67 mm
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