A single strand of round beads (generally 5mm to 6 mm beads, and generally 15 inch to 16 inch length, listing will specify) of genuine garnet, amethyst, red coral, peridot, citrine, black onyx, cultured freshwater pearl, rose quartz, blue topaz, smoky topaz or lapis lazuli, hand-knotted on silk thread, equipped with sterling silver rings, and black or white silk satin ribbon ties or sterling silver box-clasp.
(Note: box clasps may vary slightly.)

When ordering jewelry, please add $7.00 shipping charges to your payment. One shipping charge of $7.00 will cover the shipping costs of up to three items if ordered together.

Some examples:

~~The "Copley I", a triple strand necklace, one strand of 12mm flat-oval mother-of-pearl beads flanked above and below by a strand of deluxe Grade A cultured freshwater 7-7.5mm round pearls, all hand-knotted on silk and mounted on a silver box clasp. This replicates the necklace seen in J.S. Copley's 1765 portrait of Mary Oxnard Watts and can be custom-made for you for $135.00
(Prices may vary, depending on availability of the materials.)

~~The "Copley II", one strand of good quality cultured freshwater 8-9mm oval pearls flanked above and below by a strand of 6mm matching round pearls, all hand-knotted on silk and mounted on a silver box clasp. This replicates the necklace seen in J.S. Copley's portraits of Mrs. John Apthorp and Mrs. Robert Hooper and can be custom-made for you for $150.00
(Prices may vary, depending on availability of the materials.)

~~The "Jemima Winslow", as depicted by John Singleton Copley in 1773, this is a simple necklace for informal wear. Our interpretation features vintage black silk velvet 7/8" ribbon, a luscious antique plush ribbon like nothing being made today! It is embellished with 18mm ovals of mother-of-pearl and sparkling silvered glass seed beads. Made in choker-length to fit you, this necklace ties at the back with black silk satin ribbons through sterling silver loops. Please give neck size. $50.00

~~The "Abigail Adams", an exact copy of the original in the Smithsonian, except that Abigail's were imitation pearls, but yours will be real! A long, luscious 48 inch strand of medium grade 8-9 mm cultured freshwater pearls, all hand-knotted on silk thread, for you to wrap about your neck as it pleases you, with black or white silk ribbon ties. Custom-made for you for $160.00
(Prices may vary, depending on availability of the materials.)

~~The "Mrs. Gavin Lawson", after the 1770 portrait by Hesselius now in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. This is a truly magnificent five strand pearl necklace, two choker strands (sized to fit you) of best-quality 6mm oval cultured freshwater pearls flanking a choker strand of 9mm oval pearls. Below them hang still more top-quality 6 mm freshwater pearls, an 18 inch strand and a 24 inch strand, with three 14mm to 17mm pearl teardrop focal point pendants, all hand-knotted on silk thread and mounted on a silver filigree box clasp, an impressive 18th century necklace, replicated for you for $310.00
(Prices may vary, depending on availability of the materials.)

Multiple strand necklaces of seed pearls or tiny coral beads were worn by 18th century women and girls of all ages. Beads such as these, too small to be individually knotted, were strung on stout thread and attached to ornamental box clasps. This necklace features three strands, 15", 16" and 17", of nicely dyed red coral beads suspended on silk from a sterling clasp with a sunburst motif.
$85.00

Here, top-quality 2.5mm freshwater cultured pearls in three strands, 15", 15 1/2", and 16", are strung on silk and fastened by the same style of sterling clasp.
$85.00

Here is the same necklace rendered in raspberry garnets, three strands, 15", 15 1/2", and 16" inches, strung on silk with a sterling sunburst clasp.
$85.00.

You may have more or fewer strands of similar beads of pearl, coral or garnet custom-strung for you. For example, a child's necklace, one 13"-15" strand of any of these beads on a smaller box-clasp, can be made at your request for $25.00. (not recommended for young children who chew on things!)

"Le Gallerie des Modes"

Direct from the utter frivolity of 1780's Paris fashion, by way of the fashion plates in Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, comes this novelty of a fashionable necklace of 1780. An ornate sterling oval mounting, set with glittering marcasites, holds a 24mm x 18mm cabochon of the stone of your choice, suspended on two black silk satin ribbons, with pendant tassels of sterling chain, and topped with a decorative sterling bead. The ribbons tie behind your neck. Length of necklace from knot to end of tassels will be adjusted to fit your throat; this one is 7 inches.
$80.00

Demi-parure, a set of faceted gem-cut garnets set in sterling silver. Garnets were especially popular at mid-century, and were Martha Washington's favorite. A set of her garnet jewels, featuring a necklace in the daisy motif like this one, is in the collection of the Mt. Vernon Ladies Association. Offered here is a splendid necklace 16 inches long; its matching earrings have a total length of 29mm each, not including earwires. These jewels have slightly open-backed settings. Your favorite Martha Washington would love these!
$85.00 SOLD

Demi-parure, a set of faceted gem-cut peridots set in sterling silver, here in the daisy motif popular in 18th century jewelry. This lavish necklace is 16 inches long; its matching earrings have a total length of 29mm each, not including earwires. These jewels have slightly open-backed settings. This set is an excellent replica of 18th century style, wonderfully period-looking when worn.
$85.00