Pearl necklace with gold clasp “Méline”

Description

Sublime pearl necklace dating from the 70s composed of beads with a diameter of 4mm. This stunning necklace is embellished with an 18-carat gold lobster clasp. A piece of timeless and refined elegance, to be worn alone for a classic style or layered with a pendant chain for a more contemporary style.
Length: 45cm
Gross Weight: 10.37g
Gold hallmark 750
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: The pearl necklace, a symbol of purity and elegance for centuries, was a treasured tradition in the French aristocracy and bourgeoisie. Particularly between the eighteenth and early twentieth centuries in regions such as Paris and northern France, a tradition was to give her a pearl on each birthday as soon as a young girl was born. Thus, as an adult, she inherited a full necklace symbolizing family wealth and sophistication. These necklaces, often passed down from generation to generation, embody a family heritage and timeless sophistication.