Vintage 14K Gold Marine Pearl 2-Row Necklace – JKa Signed (Julius Kappel) Materials: – 14K gold (hallmarked 585, XRF tested) – Marine cultured pearls Total weight: 55.97 g Length: – 2 rows, approximately 46 cm and 55 cm Gemstones Pearls – 144 pcs – Marine cultured pearls – Round beads – Creamy white body colour – Light pink & green overtone – Light natural spotting – Graduated: from approx. 5.2 mm to 8.6 mm Beautifully matched and hand-knotted. Hallmarks – 585 (14K gold hallmark) – JKa maker’s mark (Julius Kappel, Germany) on the backside of the clasp Julius Kappel was a well-known German gold- and silversmith active during the mid-20th century. Style: Mid-Century Classic / German Modernist Pearl Jewellery The features confirming this style: ✓ Twin-row graduated pearls ✓ Highly decorative white-gold-tone clasp typical of 1950s–1970s German ateliers ✓ Symmetrical, sculpted clasp design with central pearl ✓ High-quality hand-knotting and precise metalwork Era: 1950s–1970s (Mid-20th Century) This dating is supported by: – Julius Kappel’s period of activity – The Art Deco-influenced clasp interpreted in the post-war German style – Graduated multi-row pearls, a trend highly popular in the 1950s–60s – The construction and metalwork style Description A refined vintage 2-row marine pearl necklace mounted with a beautifully crafted 14K gold and silver-toned box clasp signed by JKa (Julius Kappel). The pearls are well-matched, softly lustrous, and hand-knotted, graduating from 5.2 mm to 8.6 mm. This elegant mid-century German piece combines high craftsmanship with timeless sophistication. This piece has been fully checked by our in-house jeweller & gemologist. Shipped tracked and insured from the Netherlands (within the EU). Expected delivery within 5 business days or less.