Paspaley, keshi pearl necklace. Comprising seventy-two keshi pearls of cream white hues measuring approximately 0.20 in. to 0.30 in., completed by a barrel clasp in 18ct gold, unsigned, length approximately 23.23 in.
- Keshi Pearls - Keshi is a Japanese word meaning 'poppy seed', but not an indicator of the true size of the pearl. But keshi pearls are small, and are usually irregular in shape. They are sold by weight rather than size as is usual with pearls. Originally a by-product of pearl farming, most Keshi pearls are now deliberately cultivated.
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