Vintage Three-Strand Pearl Choker, Teardrop Pendant Necklace, Champagne Faux Pearl, Retro Costume Jewelry

The flaking on these beads is characteristic of vintage simulated pearl — the luster coating wore unevenly, which is exactly what age looks like on pieces from this era.

A three-strand choker in champagne-ivory faux pearl beads, held together by a gold-tone ornate scroll-work connector at the front, from which a single teardrop pendant drop hangs. The strands are knotted between beads in the traditional manner. The extension chain and spring-ring closure allow adjustment.

The connector hardware has an elaborate decorative quality — scrolled and textured in a style common to 1960s–1980s costume jewelry.

Sits close to the throat in true choker length. Works as a single piece over a high neckline or a simple round-neck top. The champagne tone reads warmer than white pearl, which makes it easier to wear with ivory, cream, or warm-toned fabrics rather than stark white.

Details

• Type: Necklace, Choker with pendant drop
• Era: circa 1960s–1980s
• Material: Faux pearl beads (simulated, glass or early plastic with pearl coating), gold-tone metal hardware
• Stones: Faux pearl
• Size: 31 cm length × 3 cm width (three strands together); pendant drop approx. 0.7 cm; adjustable via extension chain
• Weight: 47 g
• Marked: No — no visible maker's mark on hardware
• Closure: Spring ring with extension chain and decorative scroll-work connector

Condition

Fair · Significant bead-surface wear — flaking and crazing of the pearl coating on multiple beads throughout all three strands, consistent with age. Hardware intact and functional.

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