Recent content by meliseoz

Once again, thank you for the swift reply! I hadn't seen any examples of the "mystery clasp" that were older than 00s, but I can definitely see this being an 80s piece. I am currently wearing it and will continue to wear it, both to straighten it out and because it makes me feel a bit like Wilma...

Hello! My last post here helped me identify a pair of pearl necklaces I inherited from my MIL and her mother, and this time, I've got a lovely thrift store find to identify! I picked this cutie up at a thrift store today for $16. It has a "mystery clasp" that appears to be gold but hasn't been...

Thank you for your response and for confirming what I suspected! In a world of nearly perfect pearls, I'm rather fond of the terribly blemished ones. I have some experience with beading and knotting so I will give it a go. Thanks again!

Hello all, I am so thrilled to have found this forum! I collect antique and vintage jewelry and have recently gotten more into pearls. I inherited these 2 beautiful strands from my sister in law- the larger one is 1950s or 1960s, belonged to my husband's grandmother. It has 56 pearls, about...