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Victorian Basra Three Strand Natural Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Lock C.1870
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Victorian Basra Three Strand Natural Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Lock C.1870

19th century
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Description

Victorian Basra Three Strand Natural Pearl Necklace with 9ct. Gold Lock c.1870

This beautiful Basra pearl necklace could be worn as an crossover or as an cable necklace.

The gold clasp is marked 9ct and has a slight different colour pearl (which could have been replaced at the time).

The necklace measures 44.5cm in length and has a weight of approx. 37.5 gram

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Original Retro has dated this Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace to the Victorian era.

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Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Description
Victorian Basra Three Strand Natural Pearl Necklace with 9ct. Gold Lock c.1870

This beautiful Basra pearl necklace could be worn as an crossover or as an cable necklace.

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The gold clasp is marked 9ct and has a slight different colour pearl (which could have been replaced at the time).
Original Retro

The necklace measures 44.5cm in length and has a weight of approx. 37.5 gram

Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Victorian Natural Pearl Necklace to the Victorian era.

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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
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Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian three-strand natural pearl necklace featuring cream-coloured pearls woven together.
Victorian Basra Three Strand Natural Pearl Necklace with 9ct Gold Lock c.1870
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Victorian pearl jewellery typically features natural pearls arranged in multi-strand configurations, chokers, or ornate lockets. Pieces from this era often incorporate gold mountings, intricate weaving, and detailed clasp fastenings reflective of 19th-century craftsmanship.

19th-century pearl necklaces were constructed using natural, uncultured saltwater or freshwater pearls strung on silk thread. Clasps and locking mechanisms were commonly crafted from 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct gold, sometimes featuring decorative engraving or accent stones.

Authentic natural pearls display slight variations in shape, size, and surface texture under magnification, unlike uniform cultured or imitation pearls. Period-correct features include original gold locking mechanisms, silk restringing evidence, and testing via gemmological X-ray to confirm organic layer structure.

A Victorian multi-strand pearl necklace can be paired with modern evening wear or crisp tailored shirts for a classic accent. Stacking the strands cleanly against high or open necklines allows the natural iridescence of the pearls and the gold clasp detail to remain prominent.

Natural pearls should be kept away from hairsprays, perfumes, and household chemicals, as acid damages their nacre. Wipe the pearls gently with a soft, damp cloth after wear and store them flat in a lined jewellery box separated from metal objects.
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