Measuring 18 1/4", including clasp, this necklace is comprised of faceted cherry amber beads separated by smaller faceted jet spacers. The amber beads vary slightly in size, as they are hand cut, and appear to be approximately 8-10 mm in size. The clasp is unmarked. The color of the amber is nicely contrasted with the darker jet beads. Note that the photos taken with flash show a lighter, brighter color, as they would appear in strong light.

Someone put a lot of hand work into this beautiful piece. Measuring almost 20 inches in length and 3/4 of an inch in width, this beautifully hand woven peridot piece looks simply beautiful on the neckline. It is a medium pale green in color and twinkles with the light dancing across the stones. It has a nice metal bar and circle clasp so it is easy to hook. Lays flat, no damage, ready to wear, circa 1960. English.

A Lovely Vintage Coral Necklace, Beaded Three Strand in Angel Skin Pink. This beautiful coral necklace is composed of hand cut angel skin white to light pink coral beads. The largest central beads measure around 8x10mm and the smaller beads are around 4x6mm. There are three strands in all. The necklace measures about 16 inches long. The necklace closes with a gold tone clasp...

Very nice and highly collectible genuine electronically tested amethyst beads. There are 47 graduated beads measuring from 6mm to 11mm. The strand is 17.5 inches in length but is not knotted between the beads. Restringing and knotting would add another inch or so. The beads are carved with a multiple leaf design which is quite unique and beautiful. Comes with a gold push clasp. The beads have a wonderful sheen and are in fine condition...

Sparkling Art Deco faceted cherry amber beads measuring 17" end to end. Fine condition with original clasp.

A Gorgeous Vintage Natural Coral Onyx Pearl Beaded Necklace, Estate - Antique Collection. This wonderful long substantial gemstone necklace is composed of natutral pink coral beads, striking black onyx beads, and genuine pearls. The necklace portion is about 28 inches long and the pendant/tassel portion is about 3 inches long by about 1 1/8 inches wide. This beautiful necklace was acquired through an estate collection and is in lovely vintage condition.

A fabulous Victorian Era 12 strand Bohemian garnet choker with a Remembrance or Mourning clasp. There are approximately 1,560 small polished garnets of unified color making up the 12 strands. The oval clasp measures 1” x .75” and features beveled glass displaying woven hair in a basket weave pattern. The clasp can be worn in the front, to the side or at the back for a more casual look. Wearable length is 13 1/2 inches. In excellent condition, it comes with a very nice presentation box.

Delicate black onyx mourning necklace of Victorian era 1850s with hand-carved cross. The cross has a miniscule window with glass cover, when you peer inside you can see the fine table-worked human hair from the deceased loved one which has been carefully preserved. Gold bale, gold trim to window and gold mounting to the back of the cross itself. Necklace is restrung on black silk cording and knotted between beads, original Victorian tube hinge and goldfilled safety catch...

Fabulous vintage angel skin coral necklace with two strands of 6.5mm carved beads and a gold mounted slide clasp with safety catch, with a large matching coral cabochon. Circa 1940. The coral color is creamy off white with hints of palest pink and peach. Hand knotted with off white thread. The clasp is not marked but tests positive for 14KT gold with jeweler's acid. Great to wear alone or layer with other similar necklaces. It weighs 55 grams...

Still with its original shop tags, this wonderfully giftable vintage necklace is of icy pink rose quartz, dripping with gilt laurel leaves in Greek Goddess style. It was designed by Karen Reed for Bergere. We haven't been able to determine when Ms. Reed worked for the company (L. Erbert & Pohls Inc. of New York City), but the Bergere brand was used only from the 1940s through the 1970s...

Superb, hand-made lariat necklace. It contains approximately 180 rough cut citrine beads over 32 inches. The terminals of the lariat have four gold keshi pearls and four faceted Australian rock opal beads. Overall length is 36 inches. Excellent condition.

Whitby jet beads (lignite) are graduated and hand-carved and set with French jet (glass)bead spacers and original tongue type clasp also of French jet. It's been said that as early as 1825 the first jet carving business was established in Yorkshire area of England and of course today production still flourishes. Largest bead measures 3/4" diameter down to about 3/8". The strand measures 28" end to end with minor loss.

Early to mid-Victorian mourning festoon necklace of carved Whitby jet. This ornately designed bib fits close to the collar bone with the top strand running about 15". The three rows of carved beads are suspended by hand-carved and polished terminals and a row of large round beads is at the back to ensure comfortable wearing. The closure is typical Victorian plunger style push pin that locks inside a single carved bead. Two sterling safety chains are intact...

Striking deep red hue and colossal olive shaped beads range from 1 1/4" down to 1/4" and with no clasp this slips over the head. Finest condition bakelite resin has no chips, few threads show at knotted end on back of necklace.

Their rich mix of colors makes these Art Deco beads extra-special, as do the varied stone cuts and link types. It all adds up to a wonderfully unexpected and festive look, and a necklace that will go with just about anything.

The 29 prettily faceted faux-gems are of a quality that suggests Czech origin. They include ovals of blue topaz, squares of amethyst and olivine, rounds of amber and chunky rectangles of smoky topaz, all set in gilt brass frames with beaded detail...