14k Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace (6.5-7 mm/ 18 in)

I "upgraded" from a similar strand to get the 'better' clasp but found it still a bit hard to open. The pearls look nice on the neck but won't be confused with the $1000 ones.

The pearls are almost perfectly matched in terms of size and shape. All pearls are very round and white with slight imperfections on each that cannot be seen unless the necklace is examined closely. Unique heart shaped clasp is easy to operate and adds the perfect finishing touch to this lovely strand. I was so pleased with this purchase that I am ordering the similar version in black. If you are ordering this strand as a gift, plan on getting a better presentation box since the red "O" bag does not make a very nice presentation. Overall, a great value.

I got this necklace today and the pearls have alot of luster to them, they are a very pretty creamy color. I was very pleased. The packaging was the usual red o bag , and there was no authentication card, but I guess that is the norm when buying akoya pearls from this site- at least thats been my experience, so i didn't find it as perplexing as i did the first time. I would recommend this strand, they are very nice and they got here so fast!

Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase. I am not a jeweler nor an experienced jewelery purchaser, but I did not notice the "imperfections" that some other reviewers mentioned noticing in the pearls. My only qualm is that the strand is strung together a bit tight, which made it fall across my chest a bit unevenly at first. Now that I've worn the necklace a few times, however, the strand seems to have loosened up a bit. Given that you won't have an opportunity to inspect the product yourself before you buy it, I'm not sure I'd recommend purchasing this product as a gift for someone else. But, if, like me, you've been meaning to acquire a pearl necklace for a while, this is a good buy.