Vintage J. Köhle pearl necklace with 14k gold and diamond clasp. Circa 1960s. Featuring 121 Akoya pearls on a single strand, opera length. The cultured pearls are creamy silver color and range in sizes 6.49mm to 6.75mm. The floral form clasp is crafted in 14K white gold, features a cultured pearl at the center surrounded by four .03pt diamonds for a total of .12pts. In very good vintage condition. Pearls are high quality and beautiful. Measures 35" length, sits at opera length when worn. Clasp measures 5/8" diameter. Weighs 53.7g. The back of the clasp is marked 585 (for 14K gold) and bears the logo mark 'JKa' for J. Köhle GmbH & Co. As a company steeped in tradition, J. Köhle was established in 1872 founded in Pforzheim, Germany. The company has been under the management of the Köhle Family since 1919. In 1926, the company focused efforts on developing fascinating solutions in the form of premium clasps and are widely characterized by their beautiful high quality clasps.
Stats:
Size: Min. Size: 6.49mm. Max Size: 6.75mm.
Composition: Uniform.
Shape: Near Round.
Color: White.
Blemish: Lightly Blemished (LB).
Nacre: Medium.
Luster: Good (G).
Matching: Excellent (E).
Stats:
Size: Min. Size: 6.49mm. Max Size: 6.75mm.
Composition: Uniform.
Shape: Near Round.
Color: White.
Blemish: Lightly Blemished (LB).
Nacre: Medium.
Luster: Good (G).
Matching: Excellent (E).