This vintage pearl bracelet with a sapphire and diamond clasp, weighs 67.2g and measures 7.5 inches long, the total width of four strands totaling 1.5 inches. Characterizing the classic elegance of vintage era, this intriguing 1950's bracelet comprises four strands of iridescent round cultured pearls graded 'very good' nacre, of even and smooth texture graded 'antique-cream' color measuring on average 7.5mm in diameter. Hand-strung on cream silk, these alluring rows of lustrous organic gems are divided by three 18k white gold cylindrical bars. The discreet and well-constructed white gold tongue-and-groove clasp is veiled by a fascinating floral spray and sensual scrolls, resplendent in sapphire and diamond accoutrement. The alluring floral plaque is prong-set with an eye-catching 0.85ct oval faceted sapphire measuring 5.65mm long and 5.05mm wide, graded 'medium-blue' color and 'fair' clarity. The absorbing cerulean 'flower' is complemented by diamond 'buds' and 'leaves' mounted with 1.00ct of prong-and-bead-set full and single-cut diamonds graded I color and SI clarity range. This refined vintage 1950's bracelet of aesthetic grace is a charismatic piece of jewelry for all and any timely occasion.
Natural pearls are organic gems created when an oyster covers a foreign object with smooth layers of nacre. Cultured pearls are produced by placing shell beads inside an oyster, returning the oyster to the water and harvesting the pearls at a later stage when the oyster has covered the beads with layers of nacre. Most cultured pearls are produced in Japan. In the warmer waters of the South Pacific, larger oysters produce South Sea cultured pearls and Tahitian black cultured pearls, which are larger. Freshwater pearls are cultured mostly in China, in freshwater mussels. The quality of pearls is determined by the soft iridescence resulting from the refraction of light by the layers of nacre, and the reflectivity and shine of their surface. Fine quality pearls are denoted by a smooth, even texture and a relative regularity of shape, size and color.
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