Art Deco Akoya Pearl Necklace cocktail ring could command as much or

could command as much or more than real stones

The turquoise cabochons are arranged to form the petals of a flower (likely intended to be a pansy) in the centre of the heart

and hand-chased detailing

it's crafted in 12 karat gold throughout

chain has been extended around the clasp

Art Deco Akoya Pearl Necklace cocktail ring could command as much orDATE: Art Deco, c. 1930 This beautiful string of akoya pearls dates from the Art Deco era; home to a perfectly matched collection of graduated pearls, and a rather lovely white gold filigree clasp. The pearls range from 7. 5mm to 3. 7mm, and it's 16. 5 inches in length. Pearls have been prized for their beauty and scarcity since ancient times. Indeed, the very word pearl itself has become a metaphor for something rare, valuable, admirable, and