Cultured Pearl Necklace

This is a single strand pearl necklace, approximately 25 inches in length. The pearls appear to be uniform in size, suggesting they might be cultured pearls or high-quality imitation pearls. They exhibit a creamy, off-white to very light yellow hue with a visible luster, though the precise overtone is difficult to discern from the image. Each pearl is individually knotted on a thread, a common practice in pearl stringing to prevent loss of pearls if the strand breaks and to protect the pearls from rubbing against each other. The clasp mechanism is a simple, possibly spring ring or barrel clasp, made of what appears to be a yellow metal, likely gold-filled or brass, as no precious metal hallmarks are visible in the provided image. There are no obvious signs of significant wear, chips, or damage to the pearls themselves. The stringing appears intact without noticeable stretching or fraying. Given the classic styling and the reported origin from Japan, this necklace likely dates from the mid-20th century onwards, when Japanese cultured pearls became widely available. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for mass-produced pearl jewelry of that era, indicating a functional and aesthetically pleasing piece rather than a high-jewelry artistic creation. The condition suggests it has been reasonably well-preserved.

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