Heart-Shaped Faux Pearl Pendant Necklace

This item is a costume jewelry necklace featuring a prominent open-heart pendant suspended from a short strand of matching round beads. The pendant is constructed in a multi-layered, woven or 'popcorn' style using small, approximately 4mm cream-colored simulated pearls. The central heart is hollow, creating a classic romantic silhouette. It is attached to the main strand by a polished gold-tone metal 'V' shaped bail. The necklace strand itself consists of larger, approximately 6-8mm round faux pearls. The material appears to be acrylic or glass with a pearlescent coating, displaying a high-luster finish with warm, ivory undertones. The construction suggests a late 20th-century aesthetic, likely from the 1980s or 1990s, mimicking the 'luxury' costume jewelry trends of that era. Regarding condition, the pearls show consistent luster, though there is minor visible surface wear on the coating near the drill holes. There are no obvious missing beads or broken wires, and the gold-tone bail retains its brightness without significant pitting or green oxidation (verdigris). This piece exemplifies mass-market fashion jewelry of the late vintage period, emphasizing bold shapes and feminine motifs using affordable, durable synthetic materials.