1940s Silver Faux Pearl Strand with Marcasite Clasp feed-condition-used echoing the classic proportions of

echoing the classic proportions of fine pearl strands

an orange glow can also be seen

when compared to modern brilliants

The clean lines and balanced geometry are typical of early 20th-century design

1940s Silver Faux Pearl Strand with Marcasite Clasp feed-condition-used echoing the classic proportions ofA beautifully graduated strand of faux pearls, finished with an elegant silver clasp set with marcasite circa 1940s. The pearls have a soft, even lustre, carefully graduated to sit naturally along the neckline, echoing the classic proportions of fine pearl strands. By the early 20th century, high quality imitation pearls had become highly fashionable, offering the look of natural pearls in a more wearable and accessible form. The clasp provides a