A 1960s Japanese Silver and Biwa Pearl Bracelet and Matching Ring.

A stunning and highly distinctive matched jewellery suite from the 1960s, consisting of a substantial silver bracelet and a matching cluster ring. Both pieces showcase the rare beauty of authentic, peacock colored iridescent Biwa pearls.

The striking bracelet features large, uniquely shaped Biwa pearls displaying a magnificent peacock lustre, elegantly contrasted by small, round freshwater pearls. The piece secures with an ornate T-bar toggle clasp featuring applied filigree work and set with two additional freshwater pearls. The T-bar can be inserted into either of the two decorative silver rings, providing convenient size adjustment.

The matching silver ring mirrors this dramatic design with a large peacock Biwa pearl accompanied by two freshwater pearls—one of which is a rare black variant. The cluster is beautifully anchored by a large, luminous moonstone that catches the light wonderfully. Mirroring the thoughtful engineering of the era, the ring's shank was originally crafted with an adjustable, bypass design, allowing it to be resized comfortably.

The ring is stamped 925 for Sterling silver. The bracelet is unmarked but has been fully tested and verified as silver, a characteristic typical of the local mid-century artisans crafting jewellery directly around Lake Biwa in Japan, where these historic pearls originate.

• Origin: Lake Biwa, Japan

• Period: Mid Century Modern, circa 1960

• Materials: Sterling Silver (Tested), Iridescent Biwa Pearls, Freshwater Pearls, and Moonstone

• Condition: Good vintage condition. All settings are secure, and the silver retains a beautiful, bright finish with light, age-appropriate patina.

• Dimensions:

o Bracelet Length: 20cm (Measured from T-bar to the final adjustment ring) × Width 2.8cm × Depth 0.7cm

o Ring Setting: Length 2.7cm × Width 2.5cm

o Ring Size: Approximately UK O to R (Adjustable bypass shank)

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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