Multi-Tone Hand-Knotted Faux Pearl Necklace

This is a single-strand princess-length necklace featuring large round faux pearls in a repeating color pattern. The necklace incorporates three distinct lustrous shades: a pale golden yellow, a medium silvery gray, and a deep smoky taupe. Each pearl measures approximately 10mm to 12mm in diameter, suggesting a substantial visual weight. A significant construction detail is the visible hand-knotting between each bead using a yellow cord, which provides both security against strand breakage and prevents the individual beads from rubbing against one another, preserving the surface finish. The necklace features a small gold-tone lobster claw or spring ring clasp at the nape. Based on the uniform size, high-gloss synthetic nacre, and the bright yellow aesthetic of the knotting cord, this piece is likely contemporary fashion jewelry, possibly late 20th or early 21st century. The condition appears fair to good; there is some visible bunching and uneven tension in the silk/nylon cord, and the yellow color of the thread is prominent compared to the muted tones of the pearls. There are no immediate signs of significant peeling or flaking on the pearl coatings, though the clasp shows minor signs of tarnish consistent with age and occasional wear.