This vintage necklace is a timeless classic that will compliment the finest of occasions or make a lovely gift! These are simulated pearls and sold in the finest department stores such as Saks and Neiman Marcus. These simulated pearls require a special opaline glass as the pearl's core. The glass bead is then coated on the surface with approximately 30 applied layers of a paste made from fish scales, replicating the surface of a cultured pearl, or nacre. Because of this layering you do not get the flaking of the finish as with costume pearls. The pearls are double-knotted manually. The clasp is sterling silver with austrian crystals and a tiny pearl set in it and has a catch chain, it is signed Majorica, and "800" which is the European standard for sterling. The headquarters for Majorica pearls is in Barcelona, Spain. Each pearl is 7mm and the length of the necklace is 22 inches or 56cm. Condition should be mainly judged from photos. Please utilize the zoom tool. I try to list any flaws, but occasionally, I overlook or miss something. Please convo me if you feel the photos or my description do not tell you what you want to know. This item ships from the Czech Republic. Please convo me for more types of shipping, info, and many more photos! Please message me for shipping quotes! Thanks for looking! visit our sister store, Pretty in Prague 2, for unique creations with Czech flavour and destash as well! http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettyinprague2?ref=si_shop