AugustinaJewelry Single Strand 22 Inch 8-9mm pink Oval Shape Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace

I fancy the colour is really more light peach than pink, but it is a pretty, delicate colour that goes well with my complexion (fair-skinned Asian here). The pearls are not perfect - many have obvious striations and a few are slightly blotchy or pocked - although their lustre is quite pleasing. Their individual lengths vary from 8 to 10mm and there are 55 pearls instead of 53 as stated in the description (this is not a complaint - I am simply describing the facts).

The one thing that is a big complaint is the way the string of pearls is attached to the clasp at both ends. Each end of the cord is stuck through a little hole in a tiny metal bowl that connects to the rest of the clasp, and is then finished off in a knot. The weight of all the pearls, therefore, hangs suspended on these two tiny end-knots. While it all seems quite secure at this point, I can't help feeling nervous about how long this will last. It's also rather inelegant to have the raw ends of the knots in...Read more

not amazing, and not nearly as pink as the picture shows, but a great value!