Michael Dawkins was established in 2000. He made many unusual pieces. The Dawkins necklace is marked 925 for sterling silver AND 14k . The 14k solid gold is the ringlet on each side of the faux pearls .On the necklace it signed with his name. Again , the necklace is 17" long and is 5/8" wide with an oval loop type design. It is in excellent condition.