Graduated Amber Beads with Silver Toggle

This strand of faceted reddish-brown amber barrel beads is warm and inviting. The graduated natural amber beads are strung on red silk and finished with a modern silver toggle clasp. Amber has a powerful beauty that has captivated people throughout time. Circa 1920.

Carved amber objects, beads, amulets, jewelry, etc. have been unearthed from Stone Age grave sites dating back to 8,000 BCE. One of the earliest materials used for ornamentation, amber’s placement with the dead in ritualistic formations indicates prehistoric reverence for this gemstone.

Details.....The necklace is 28" long. The beads graduate in size from 8.8mm by 5.9mm to 25.7mm by 19mm. You should always expect some wear on your antique and vintage jewels, we consider it part of their charm.

Item #N8138