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RARE / EXCEPTIONAL / Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace 8 mm, 14K White Gold Sapphire Clasp, 70 cm, J. Köhle JKA, vintage, Luxury Saltwater Pearls

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  • Handpicked by ExquisiteByEstyKer
  • Vintage from the 1920s
  • Materials: White gold
  • Chain style: Bead
  • Necklace length: 70 Centimeters
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Vintage J. Köhle JKA Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace – 8 mm Saltwater Pearls, 14K White Gold & Natural Sapphire Clasp
A beautiful and exceptionally elegant vintage Japanese Akoya pearl necklace by J. Köhle (JKA), Pforzheim, Germany, featuring a rare and distinctive 14K/585 white gold clasp set with five natural sapphires.
The necklace is approximately 70 cm (27.6 inches) long and weighs approximately 54.5 g. The pearls are predominantly around 8 mm, with excellent matching, round shapes and a remarkably regular appearance throughout the strand.

The exceptional luster, surface quality and silvery reflections are characteristic of the finest quality Akoya pearls and are reminiscent of high-grade Mikimoto Akoya.

The pearls
• Genuine Japanese saltwater Akoya cultured pearls
• Approx. 8mm average diameter
• Beautiful natural ivory-white to champagne color
• Exceptional silvery reflections
• Very high, mirror-like luster
• Round and highly uniform shapes
• Excellent nacre quality
• Mostly clean surfaces, with only very small natural growth characteristics
• Individually knotted
The pearls have an unusually beautiful, bright luster and excellent consistency, making this a particularly elegant long Akoya strand.
The clasp
The exceptional flower/star-shaped clasp is made of 14K/585 white gold and is approximately 14 mm in diameter.
It is decorated with:
• 5 natural sapphires, approximately 2 mm each, around 0.05 ct each
• 5 small, very lustrous pearls
• A larger central pearl measuring approximately 6.7 mm
The clasp is an important part of the character and value of this necklace and gives the otherwise classic Akoya strand a distinctive vintage jewelry appearance.
Maker
The clasp is hallmarked 585 and marked JKA, identifying the German jewelry manufacturer J. Köhle of Pforzheim.
J. Köhle is a historic Pforzheim jewelry manufacturer associated particularly with high-quality jewelry clasps and closures.
Length & weight
Length including clasp: approx. 70cm / 27.6 inches
Total weight: approx. 54.5 g
Clasp diameter: approx. 14 mm
Pearl diameter: approx. 8mm average
Condition
Excellent / as-new vintage condition.
The necklace is presented in a jewelry box and has been carefully stored. The pearls retain their beautiful natural luster and the clasp is in excellent condition.
A sophisticated and collectible vintage Akoya pearl necklace, particularly appealing to collectors of Japanese saltwater pearls, vintage German jewelry and fine 14K gold pearl clasps

Condition: as new state, in jewelry present box, and pearls and rare lock.

Insured and registered shipping as value package in fine jewelry box.
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