{"product_id":"vintage-art-deco-biwa-and-baroque-pearl-necklace-japan-29-inches","title":"Vintage Art Deco Biwa and Baroque Pearl Necklace, Japan, 29 Inches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe length of the necklace is 29 inches (74mm).\u003cbr\u003eThe irregular shape of baroque pearls varies from 14 to 16mm.\u003cbr\u003eThe size of the Biwa pearls varies from 30 to 37mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color of the pearls is silver-grey with strong, bright, and clear luster and natural shine, almost like the light is coming from within when light hits them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaroque Pearls – These pearls are shaped like slightly elongated spheres with uneven surfaces.\u003cbr\u003eBiwa pearls are freshwater pearls that are naturally found in Biwa pearl mussels. This species of mussels grows in Lake Biwa, near the city of Kyoto on the Honshu island of Japan. Lake Biwa is the largest and most ancient lake in all of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe necklace is adorable!\u003cbr\u003eThis necklace is vintage approx. 1920-1930. Now, such pearls are not produced.\u003cbr\u003eYou won’t come across a lot of Biwa pearls today, and if you do, chances are they’re just stick-shaped freshwater pearls from China. You may find original Biwa pearls in antique or estate stores if you’re lucky.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noblesse Oblige Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658205495450,"sku":"vintage-art-deco-biwa-and-baroque-pearl-necklace-japan-29-inches","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/6940\/9690\/files\/vintage-art-deco-biwa-and-baroque-pearl-necklace-japan-29-inches-01.jpg?v=1791288439","url":"https:\/\/noblesseobligestudio.com\/products\/vintage-art-deco-biwa-and-baroque-pearl-necklace-japan-29-inches","provider":"Noblesse Oblige Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}