Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls. 19 inches long. nlbd2183 Cloisionne - Enamel and four floral medallions

and four floral medallions

Each one is a small work of art

while imitations such as dyed marble

One of a kind bead

Beads measure 11x5mm to 25x15

Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls. 19 inches long. nlbd2183 Cloisionne - Enamel and four floral medallionsThis necklace features authentic Japanese Lake Biwa Pearls sourced from a collector's estate. The strand measures 19 inches in length, is hand knotted on silk, and is finished with a gold filled clasp. The pearls showcase a beautiful array of soft, natural colors and distinctive baroque shapes. Due to their unique forms, they vary in size, with most measuring between 8 and 11 mm in diameter. Necklace weight is 23. 4 grams. In the early 20th century,