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Pearl River - Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace & Earring Parure. This wonderful set is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring 18 genuine pearls, Edwardian styling and quality craftsmanship. The unique parure is masterfully bezel set with lustrous gems, which are white in colour with a silvery overtone. The necklace is a fringe design, with wonderful triple dangles. Whilst the earrings are a single pearl stud design, for pierced ears. The front of the necklace is jewelled, whilst the sides and back of the necklace are comprised with a solid silver flexible curb chain, which allows for a comfortable fit. The necklace is adjustable and features a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This Vintage set compliments any outfit, and can be worn with formal or casual wear. Beautiful and so versatile!

Pearls have been used as adornment for centuries, at least as far back as ancient Greece, where they believed pearls were the tears of the gods. The oldest known pearl jewelry was discovered in the sarcophagus of a Persian princess who died in 520 BC.

Silver's history is long. The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.

Measurements: Necklace 16" - 18" Earrings 8.00 mm

Stone Size: Pearl 17.70 carats

Weight: 13.10 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Most likely Asia Provenance: America

Date: Circa 1980