women's elegant short string of pearls necklace including the clasp it measures approximately 17" the pearls are approximately 1/4 inch in size the clasp is marked 585 which I believe means 14k gold purchased in the cayman Islands jewelry store worn once as decided pearls aren't my style excellent choice for formal or casual events such as graduation wedding guest date night black tie makes a great gift for the special girl in your life suitable to wear all seasons spring summer fall winter timeless classic