{"product_id":"large-vintage-grey-pearl-necklace","title":"Large Vintage Grey Pearl Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Baroque Cultured Pearl Necklace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully dramatic necklace of large baroque cultured pearls, each individually shaped and displaying its own natural character, lustre and subtle variation in colour. The generous scale of the pearls gives this necklace a particularly striking and contemporary appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Cultured pearls\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePearl Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Large irregular\/baroque pearls\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver-grey and creamy white with subtle pink, green and iridescent overtones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 44cm end to end\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Individually knotted between each pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Large spherical metal clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks: none\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eGreat condition, with natural variations, surface characteristics and irregularities to the pearls consistent with their organic formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe individual pearls vary considerably in shape, surface and lustre. These variations are an intrinsic part of the character and beauty of baroque pearls rather than faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBaroque pearls are prized for their irregular, organic forms, in contrast to the perfectly spherical pearls traditionally associated with classic pearl jewellery. Each develops with its own individual shape and surface, meaning no two pearls are precisely alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eLarge baroque pearls became particularly fashionable in twentieth-century and contemporary jewellery, where their sculptural appearance allowed designers to move away from the traditional uniform string of pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe wonderful irregularity of the pearls in this necklace, together with their soft silver-grey colouring and changing iridescent tones, gives the piece a relaxed yet luxurious quality. It is a necklace that can work equally well with evening dress or worn more informally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWe love jewellery that makes an impact, and the extraordinary scale and individuality of these pearls does exactly that. Each pearl is different, giving the necklace a wonderfully organic quality and making it a fabulous statement piece to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58998285631813,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3182.jpg?v=1787757307","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/large-vintage-grey-pearl-necklace","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}