Genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls 14kt gold clasp, 18 inches. nlgm006 Jewelry By Material 2 inches in length including

2 inches in length including ear wire

The hand-carved moths have smooth backs

Stamped with several English hallmarks and STERLING

The color of these beads is a deep indigo blue

Genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls 14kt gold clasp, 18 inches. nlgm006 Jewelry By Material 2 inches in length includingThis necklace features rare, genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearls. Unlike the wrinkled rice crispy pearls, these are authentic Biwa pearls, measuring 7 8mm with a unique popcorn shape and natural, unbleached colors. They were collected by a discerning collector in the late 1970s to mid 1980s, before the environmental decline of Lake Biwa. The necklace has been re strung and knotted on silk cord, complete with a 14k gold clasp. It measures 18 inches in