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Strands Of Time - Edwardian Sterling Silver Paste & Cultured Pearl Double Strand Necklace. This wonderful necklace is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked SIL on the back of the clasp Featuring 199 cultured Akoya pearls, 13 paste gemstones, Edwardian Styling, and the original box, which is embossed with a stamp that reads: THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS ASSN DIAMOND MERCHANTS 270 REGENT St OXFORD CIRCUS.  The necklace consists of a beautifully shaped clasp adorned by expertly claw set paste clear gems, featuring a secure slide and lock clasp, in perfect working order.  The necklace is designed with two strands of lustrous white pearls, which exhibits a beautiful pink/champagne overtone. The pearls are very slightly  blemished,  and display an incredible lustre.  They are threaded with silk and knotted in-between each and every pearl, which protects the pearls from wear.  Is there anything more elegant and feminine than a pearl necklace? This Edwardian era example is accompanied by its original box. A rare beauty indeed! 

Note: Appraisal included with the necklace.  This contemporary Appraisal does not reflect the antiquity value. 

History: 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.  

The origins of Paste jewellery date back to the mid-18^thcentury, to a jeweller named Georges Frederic Stras, who worked as a jeweller to the king when he moved from Strasbourg to Paris in 1724. ... The special Paste glass was cut and polished by hand so that is shone and glittered.Apr. 17, 20

The Edwardian era of the Edwardian period of British history covers the brief reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910, and it extended to the start of the First World War. The death of Queen Victoria in 1901 marked the end of the Victorian era.  

Oxford Circus is a road junction connecting Oxford Street and Regent Street in the West End of London. It is also the entrance to Oxford Circus tube station.

Measurements: Necklace 18" and 20" 

Stone Size: Pearls:  3.25 - 7.10 mm       

Weight: 23.43 grams 

Condition: Excellent Note: Pearls are in very fine condition. 

Origin: England,  London  : The goldsmiths & Silversmiths Association Diamond Merchants at 270 Regent St, Oxford Circus  Note: Original box included

Date: Circa 1910