1950's Lotus Cultured Pearl Three-Strand Necklace swallow with Birmingham hallmarks for 18k

with Birmingham hallmarks for 18k gold

further encircled by rose-cut diamonds accented by calibre-cut emeralds

it features a a hinged lid and space for matches to be stored

once believed to be a cure for (you guessed it) kidney stones

1950's Lotus Cultured Pearl Three-Strand Necklace swallow with Birmingham hallmarks for 18kDATE: Vintage, c. 1958 A show stopping Vintage triple strand cultured pearl necklace, offered in its original "Lotus Cultured Pearls" presentation box. A well known manufacturer of cultured pearls; the Lotus Pearl factory was established in Birmingham and were renowned for their high quality, creamy pearls and branded presentation boxes. This gorgeous necklace features three strands of cultured pearls, all perfectly matched and fastening with a white