Girl With The Pearl Necklace - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Bow Necklace (VN267)

Girl With The pearl Necklace - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Bow Necklace. This gorgeous Pearl Necklace is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K one the back of the gallery, which supports the pearl drop, and on the clasp. The necklace Features 60 genuine cultured knotted freshwater pearls, one drop shaped genuine cultured freshwater pearl, 83 natural single cut diamonds, vintage  classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The pearls on this necklace are well matched, displaying a white colour, with silver/pink overtones, and a lovely high lustre. The central dangle, features a sculpted dimensional bow, which is adorned by sparkling diamonds, and a large pearl drop. The lock showcases open-work, and a hook and catch locking design, in perfect working order. This vintage era  pearl necklace is  classic, elegant and feminine, perfect for a bride, special gift or addition to any jewelry collection. 

Comments: The necklace has an 18th century Marie Antoinette feel to it. Beautiful design, and gorgeous pearls in very fine pristine condition. 

Note : GIA appraisal included with pearl necklace. Appraised at $3200.00 (Tax Excluded)  

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. ... According to legend, Cleopatra crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Antony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Necklace 16 1/2

Stone Size: Pearl (Freshwater) 7.35 mm - 5.70 mm   Pearl (Tear Drop) 11.92 mm x 10.21 mm    Diamond . 25 carats 

Weight: 28.61 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1990