Description
This is a vintage 10mm jadeite beaded necklace with a solid 14K yellow gold and diamond clasp. The clasp is marked 14K and Guaranteed to be solid 14K yellow gold. The jadeite beads are treated, coated; enhanced to have gorgeous sea green to white color. Each has its own individual characteristics. One has a small drill hole where you can see the color extends through the bead without any bubbles as you would find in the coating. They are on average 10mm each with each bead having slight variation in size. They are also individually hand knotted with silk floss. One of the knots on the third bead from one end has started to ravel but it has a secondary knot under it and is holding strongly. Overall the necklace is well strung and should hold up for a good long time before it would need restringing. Size is 32″ long. Weight is 121.2 grams. The 14k gold clasp is cut in the form of a flower and has approximately .23 carat of bright, sparkly, pave set diamonds. In excellent condition, overall this is a gorgeous estate necklace for your collection. The jadeite beads are a full 10mm size and the sea green color is showy and beautiful!!
