This is a new-in-box Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace.  It comes with a Certified Appraisal of $500 from Pearl Paradise.

It is 18" in length; its overall quality is AA+; the size is 7.0-8.0; body color is white; luster is very high; matching is excellent; surface/nacre is lightly blemished.

The clasp is sterling silver.

This lovely necklace is up for auction to benefit Cat Connection which is a non-profit 501 (C) cat and dog rescue group.  They are a no kill, all volunteer organization in Sherman Oaks, California.  They maintain an adoption center which is open daily.

They can be contacted at www.catconnectionla.org.