Off-White Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Gold Floral Clasp

This item is a single-strand graduated pearl necklace featuring off-white to cream-colored baroque pearls. The pearls exhibit a characteristic irregular, semi-round, and slightly ovoid shape with visible surface growth rings and organic pits, suggesting they are cultured freshwater pearls. They possess a soft, satiny luster with subtle iridescent overtones. Between the pearls, visible silk threading and individual safety knots are present, which is a hallmark of quality construction designed to prevent the loss of all pearls should the strand break. The necklace is secured by a decorative gold-toned metallic clasp shaped like a blooming flower or rose, which appears to be a pressure-tongue or box-style mechanism. There are two smaller, rounder seed pearls flanking the junction where the strand meets the clasp hardware. Based on the style of the floral clasp and the organic shape of the pearls, this piece likely dates from the late 20th century, approximately the 1980s or 1990s. The condition appears fair to good, with some visible fraying of the thread near the clasp and minor surface accumulation typical of pre-owned jewelry. No visible maker's marks or metal fineness stamps are identifiable in the current view, though the gold finish shows a warm, consistent tone without heavy tarnishing.