What kind of pearls in this vintage/antique bracelet, any idea of value?

VintageBridal

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The knotted pearls are 6mm, unevenly shaped, kind of 'pointed' at the end, bumpy, ivory colour with pink/green undertones - the clasp has a tiny pearl on top and is marked 'Silver' - picked up at a UK vintage fair. Would love any ideas on the type of pearls, provenance and an idea of value. Thanks
 
They look like baroque akoya from the drips on the end of each pearl. An easy way to assess market value is to go to ebay and look at "sold" baroque akoya bracelets. If that is too narrow a search, look for baroque akoyas.

The clasp looks good. The bracelet looks like it was almost high end when new and it would have sold for far more than the pearls were worth. Today, not so much.
 
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