Genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls 14kt gold clasp, 18 inches. nlgm006 Jewelry By Material The hand-carved moths have smooth

The hand-carved moths have smooth backs

Stamped with several English hallmarks and STERLING

These are very unique beads with an amazing carving of a dragon on each one

It is 24 inches in length and closes with a screw clasp embedded in an Amber bead

Genuine Japanese Lake Biwa pearl necklace. Natural lustrous pearls 14kt gold clasp, 18 inches. nlgm006 Jewelry By Material The hand-carved moths have smoothThis 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