Vintage Long Pearl Bead Necklace vintage with a beautiful miniature painting

with a beautiful miniature painting on the top (under domed glass) depicting Lady Hope leaning on an anchor by the sea awaiting the return of her lover

and the Romans saw her as the counterpart of the Greek goddess Demeter

It's set in 15k gold

The band is modelled in 9k rose gold

It features a lavender coloured paste gemstone set over foil to enhance the colour and brightness

Vintage Long Pearl Bead Necklace vintage with a beautiful miniature paintingDATE: Vintage, 1966 An elegant long string of pearls dating from the 1960s. Length is 27 inches, and they're secured with a 9 karat gold pearl set clasp with English hallmarks dating the necklace to 1966. STONES Cultured Pearls 7mm approx. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 27 inches Clasp: 1. 6 x 1. 2cm WEIGHT 43. 5g MARKS English hallmarks for 9k gold, London 1966 CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age