Retro Diamond Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace, 14K Yellow and Rose Gold with Platinum

Eighteen strands of tiny seed pearls twist together into a substantial torsade, each pearl small enough that the strands read as a soft, textured rope rather than individual beads. A large circular medallion anchors the front of the necklace, its 46mm diameter built from a deliberate mix of three metals: yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum; a combination that became a signature of 1940s jewelry when wartime restrictions limited platinum to accent use rather than full construction. Seventy old European cut diamonds cover the medallion's surface, arranged around a platinum heart motif at the center with a ribbon design tracing the outer edge. The dense diamond coverage against the warm gold tones creates real visual weight at the front of the piece, balanced by the soft, low-profile pearl strands wrapping the rest of the neck. Stamped "585." Excellent condition; no visible wear, discoloration, or damage to the pearls.