You need to look at close ups of the beads on this necklace to really capture the beauty. The beads are white and gold and have a gold and white drizzle that is just beautiful! The necklace measures 17.5 inches in total length, including the extension tail. My favorite beads are the largest translucent beads with gold and white drizzle. They measure 18 mm and are just beautiful. I believe this necklace dates to the 1960s and the clasp is signed Japan. There were many Japanese artist who produced jewelry for some higher end sellers of costume jewelry back in the 50s, 60s, 70s.