Vintage faux order pearl double strand necklace with monochrome black and white shell pearls in a knot design with sterling silver gilt clasp

Fabulous, vintage faux pearl double stranded half and half twist/knot necklace with lovely gold plated/gilded sterling silver floral box clasp. This is an absolute classic - stylish and chic with high quality heavy faux pearls with a quirky monochrome design - half in black pearls and half in creamy white pearls.

This piece is such good quality - I believe the faux pearls to be shell pearls. Shell Pearls are made from the inner lining of oyster shells, also known as Mother of Pearl. The substance is ground to a fine powder, shaped, dyed and coated with natural pearl nacre and then a protective coating to give it lustre. This lustre is clear to be seen in this necklace.

The beads are individually hand-knotted and the clasp is a order beautiful sterling silver (stamped 925) with gold plate on top, also protected with a safety chain and spring ring clasp.

The necklace is in very good vintage condition - it is so hard to find them with clean and clear pearl surfaces like this.