Biwa Pearl diamond yellow gold pendant necklace, circa 1990s.
The Biwa Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace, dating back to the 1990s, serves as a notable example of the intersection between natural beauty and exquisite craftsmanship in jewelry design. Biwa pearls, renowned for their unique luster and irregular shapes, are freshwater pearls originally cultivated in Japan's Lake Biwa. The incorporation of these pearls into a pendant necklace not only highlights their organic allure but also reflects the growing trend during the 1990s to embrace non-traditional pearl forms in fine jewelry. This period marked a shift towards more innovative designs that transcended conventional aesthetics, making pieces like this pendant emblematic of broader cultural changes in fashion.
SPECIFICATIONS:
BIWA PEARL: A white elongated oval-shaped Biwa pearl approximately 1" long by 7/16" wide.
DIAMONDS: 94 round brilliant cut diamonds total approximately 3 carats, approximately VS clarity, G-H color.
METAL: Made in 18k yellow gold.
PENDANT WEIGHT AND MEASUREMENTS: 16.1 gram, and it measures 1.75" wide across and 1.07" plus long.
OMEGA NECKLACE: 16" Omega necklace 4mm wide in 14k yellow gold, weighing 12 grams.
CONDITION: high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and this pendant and necklace are in good condition, all consistent with age and wear.
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