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A lot of necklaces use generic clasps-- the mark being the maker of the clasp, not the necklace.
The jump ring on the clasp is not well soldered and could break open.
Also, the way the necklace is finished is not good quality. A good necklace should have a little loop of French wire (also called gimp) over the thread where it meets the clasp. This protects the thread and keeps it clean. Dirty silk is weakened silk.
This leads me to think this is not a high quality necklace.
If you post what your budget is for the necklace, maybe we can help find you a nice one online that is within your budget. Used pearls are always iffy. (That being said, I have found some lovely vintage akoyas at a consignment shop-- but that was just luck!)
You should think about
how long you want the necklace to be and
how large the pearls. Also whether you prefer
freshwater or akoya. Akoyas cost more but have sharper pluster and are fully round; freshwaters may not be completely round. Many ladies (like me) even prefer baroque pearls.
Finally whether you desire a
graduated pearl necklace or not-graduated. The vintage ones tend to be graduated in size, with a larger central pearl.
And have a look at this thread as you consider size; a small increase in mm of diameter can actually make a significant difference in the overall size of the pearl:
Have you ever wondered whether it's worth going up a size when buying pearls (or other round beads)? Wondered whether the increased cost will be worth it-- and if you'll really be able to tell the difference? The diameter of a pearl (its size in millimeters) doesn't tell the whole story and...
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