Genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls 14kt gold clasp, 18 inches. nlgm006 Jewelry By Material from side to side

from side to side

It tests at 15 karat gold or higher

The hand-carved moths have smooth backs

2 inches in length including ear wire

Pendants like these are rather rare today

Genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls 14kt gold clasp, 18 inches. nlgm006 Jewelry By Material from side to sideThis necklace features rare, genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearls. Unlike the wrinkled rice crispy pearls, these are authentic Biwa pearls, measuring 7 8mm with a unique popcorn shape and natural, unbleached colors. They were collected by a discerning collector in the late 1970s to mid 1980s, before the environmental decline of Lake Biwa. The necklace has been re strung and knotted on silk cord, complete with a 14k gold clasp. It measures 18 inches in