Lustrous - Vintage Gold Plated Genuine Freshwater Pearl Bracelet (VB144)
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Lustrous - Vintage Gold Plated Genuine Freshwater Pearl Bracelet. This bracelet is crafted in gold plate over metal. The bracelet features 28 genuine freshwater pearls, and vintage styling. This pretty bracelet is comprised of white lustrous pearls, which are hand-strung on silk thread. The clasp has a lovely chased pattern, and is in perfect working order. These vintage pearl bracelet looks great on its own or stacked.
History: Freshwater pearls are produced by Hyriopsis cumingi (triangle shell) and Hyriopsis schlegeli (Biwa shell) commercially in China, and other bivalve mussels that live in lakes, riverbeds and creek bottoms in Japan (Biwa pearls and Lake Kasumigaura pearls), as well the United States (Mississippi River Basin).
The technology behind gold plated jewelry is credited to Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli. In 1805, he discovered the process for electroplating. It was quickly adopted for jewelry styles, with many Victorian jewelry pieces using gold plating.
Measurements: Bracelet 7 1/2"
Stone Size: Fresh Water Pearl 5.00 mm x 3.00 mm (On average)
Weight: 3.30 grams
Condition: Good Note: Most of the gold plate has worn off of the clasp, however there is a nice silver coloured metal underneath. The design on the clasp is still nice and crisp.
Origin: America
Date: Circa 1950
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