Vintage 18k Gold Bead Necklace poissarde earrings but this one's the tiniest

but this one's the tiniest we've ever seen (12 x 8mm)

The clasp is particularly charming

and therefore skill required to create them is utterly remarkable

the disc has a small crack

a representation of the watchful care of the Supreme Architect and the chequerboard or mosaic floor

Vintage 18k Gold Bead Necklace poissarde earrings but this one's the tiniestDATE: Vintage, c. 1960 A fantastic vintage solid 18k gold necklace dating from the 1960's. It is composed of graduated gold beads, the largest being 1. 3 centimetres and has a wearable length of 16. 5 inches. The beads are strung on a gold chain and fastens with a gold clasp. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 16. 5cm Small Bead: 0. 7cm Large Bead: 1. 3cm WEIGHT 53g MARKS french marks for 18k gold on the tongue of the clasp CONDITION Excellent