Description: Add a touch of vintage elegance to your jewelry collection with this stunning antique necklace. The piece features a beautiful combination of cherry red Faturan amber and silver metal beads, all strung on a 23-inch barrel closure. The necklace weighs 99 grams and is perfect for both men and women. It is made of 14 small olive shaped cherry red Faturan amber Bakelite beads, 8 slightly larger beads, 5 large barrel beads and 800 silver metal coils and filigree beads for a total of 17 beads. The necklace's red color scheme and beaded style make it a great addition to any Art Deco-inspired outfit. Faturan bakelite beads are a unique type of vintage jewelry that originated in the early to mid-20th century. The term “Faturan” refers to a specific type of Bakelite, which is a synthetic plastic that was invented in the early 1900s by Leo Baekeland. Bakelite became popular for its versatility and durability, and it was widely used to create various items, including jewelry, kitchenware, and electrical insulators. Look at all photos for a better description of this antique necklace. It is very old and could use a restringing. Please contact us with any questions before bidding. Check out our other auctions as we combine shipping on multiple auction wins. Thank you for your consideration and we appreciate positive feedback!
Price: 279.99 USD
Location: Cary, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-07T19:02:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Closure: Barrel
Signed: No
Color: Red
Material: Bakelite, Silver Metal
Main Stone Color: Red
Metal: Silver
Necklace Length: 28 in
Jewelry Department: Fine
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Estate
Type: Necklace
Department: Unisex Adults
Metal Purity: 800
Era: Art Deco (1915-1935)
Style: Beaded
Base Metal: Silver
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Origin: Unknown