This is incredible item!! Very long necklace from Georgian era! it is long - appox 38?! the beads are translucent and it is graduated! each bead is hand finished and a little improper of shape! these beads are simply incredible when look in person! each bead probably took days to polish it by hand! the clasp is from Victorian to Art Deco era and is replacement. the necklace is from Europe; all yellow gold low purity gold - approx 9k. the chains are thick and well made! the posts are original and hand hammered (it is not just a piece of wire as you can see in some necklaces!). the posts are thick, hand hammered and made to fit each bead! each bead is different and all out of proper shape - they all hand made! 54.99g weight. the beads are 8.6mm smallest and 13.2mm at widest point the biggest. please see photos - it is gorgeous and very rare collectable item! fast free insured USA shipping! excellent antique condition!