A single strand necklace strung knotted with round cultured pearls (7.7mm average) and completed with a white gold clasp with a pearl cluster and diamond accents, stamped 14K (20 in.); a single strand necklace strung knotted with (46) round white cultured pearls and completed with a yellow gold barrel clasp stamped 14K (17 in.); and two faux pearl necklaces (29 in.; 26.25 in.).

From the Estate of Betty Dan Nicholas Spencer, Salisbury, North Carolina

A native of Rowan County, North Carolina, Betty Dan Nicholas Spencer was a published author, a woman dedicated to service to her community, and an avid researcher in the rich history of her birthplace. As a collector, Betty Dan had an eye for quality and beauty of the unique jewelry pieces she collected in her travels that are well represented in her collection.

Pearls display a white to cream body color with rose overtones, fair to good luster, lightly to moderately spotted surface and chalky to acceptable nacre quality.