Freshwater Rice Pearl Necklace with Gold Spacer Beads

This item is an elegant strand necklace featuring numerous white freshwater 'rice' pearls, characterized by their elongated, oval, or grain-like shape. The pearls exhibit a characteristic soft pearlescent luster with visible natural surface irregularities, common in organic cultured pearls. Interspersed throughout the strand are small, high-polish yellow-tone spacer beads, likely gold-plated or 14k gold, which provide a rhythmic pattern to the jewelry. The construction appears to be a traditional stringing method, possibly on silk or nylon cord, culminating in a yellow-gold lobster-style clasp for secure fastening. In terms of condition, the piece appears well-maintained with no obvious signs of fraying at the string junctions or significant peeling of the nacre, though some light patina is visible on the metal components. The uniform size of the spacers and the graduated nature of the rice pearls suggest late 20th-century craftsmanship (circa 1980s-1990s), a period when this specific 'rice' pearl style was highly popularized in classic jewelry design. The aesthetic is classic and versatile, showcasing mid-range craftsmanship suitable for daily wear or semi-formal occasions.