Rhinestone Spacer Bead Appraisal

Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Rhinestone Spacer Bead

This item is a freshwater pearl necklace, characterized by its approximately 18-inch length and features an eye-catching pav amorphi-set rhinestone spacer bead centrally located. The necklace is designed with irregular, off-round baroque pearls, which exhibit a creamy white to very light champagne hue with a visible luster, indicating their natural origin and unique formation. Their varying sizes and organic shapes, typical of freshwater pearls, add to the piece's distinctive character. The pav amorphi-set rhinestone bead, roughly spherical in shape, is approximately 10-12mm in diameter and is entirely encrusted with numerous small, glittering rhinestones securely affixed to its surface, providing a striking contrast to the organic pearls and adding a touch of sparkle. The individual pearls appear to be stringed on a thread, likely silk or a synthetic equivalent, possibly with knots between each pearl, although this detail is not fully discernible. The clasp, visible at the back, appears to be a basic lobster claw or spring ring clasp, likely made of a silver-toned metal, possibly sterling silver or a base metal alloy. The necklace appears to be in good overall condition, showing no significant signs of wear, damage, or disrepair, though minor surface irregularities on the pearls are consistent with their natural formation. There are no visible maker's marks or stamps on the clasp or pearls.