Natural pearl necklace

Composed of a graduated strand of natural pearls measuring from approximately 3.45 to 10.95mm, length approximately 450mm, clasp deficient, two pearls loose.

Clasp deficient and two pearls are loose. Accompanied by a SSEF report no. 74444, stating that fifty-nine pearls measuring from approximately 3.45 to 10.95mm were found to be natural, saltwater, and two were found to be natural, freshwater. The two loose pearls measuring approximately 3.45mm each; pearls on strand measuring from approximately 3.45 to 10.95mm; pearlswhite to cream, partly with rosé and green overtones, largest pearl with good skin, several pearls with blemishes, hairline fractures and growth marks. Strand of pearls measuring approximately 440mm from end to end of pearls, 450mm from end to end of strand. There is no clasp. Total gross weight approximately 24 grams.
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