Seventy-two pearls, one extraordinary necklace, and a little Japanese artistry to keep things interesting.
This magnificent 47-inch endless strand features 72 luminous white baroque South Sea pearls, each with its own wonderfully individual personality. Their generous 11–13 mm proportions and glorious high luster create a cascade of creamy white elegance that’s anything but ordinary.
And then comes the unexpected flirtation: a beautifully detailed Japanese shakudō bead, its rich, dark metal surface adorned with applied and engraved golden oak leaves. A striking marriage of Eastern artistry and the natural beauty of the South Seas.
Wear it long and flowing for effortless drama, or double it into a sumptuous shorter necklace that frames the neckline beautifully.
No clasp, no fuss, just pearls behaving magnificently.
SPECIFICATIONS
– Style: Continuous endless pearl necklace
– Pearls: 72 white baroque South Sea pearls
– Pearl measurements: Approximately 11–13 mm
– Luster: High
– Stringing: Individually knotted
– Accent: Japanese mixed-metal shakudō bead with applied and engraved gold oak leaf motifs
– Length: 47 inches, continuous
– Versatility: Can be worn long or doubled into a shorter necklace
– Gross weight: 145.35 dwt / 226.04 grams
Originally developed for the decorative fittings of samurai swords, shakudō became especially prized during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868). Master craftsmen embellished these dark surfaces with exquisitely detailed designs in gold, silver, and other precious metals, often depicting flowers, birds, landscapes, and symbolic elements of nature.