Antique 30" Chinese Amber Bead Necklace, Silver Floral Clasp

$240.00
An elegant antique strand of amber beads, likely Chinese in origin and possibly made for export during the late Qing dynasty or early 20th century. The necklace measures approximately 30 inches in length and features a distinctive repeating arrangement of four round amber beads followed by an elongated cylindrical barrel-form bead. The round beads measure approximately 7.75 mm in diameter, while the elongated beads measure approximately 7 mm in diameter and 16 mm in length. The amber displays an appealing contrast of color and translucency, with the barrel beads exhibiting clearer golden tones and the round beads presenting darker, more opaque hues. The polished surfaces reveal subtle variations in bead size, lending the strand the character of individually worked materials. Each bead is individually knotted on the original-looking, darkened thread, a traditional detail that adds both visual texture and practical protection between the beads. The necklace is finished with a small two-part silver filigree clasp decorated with a floral motif and marked SILVER on the reverse. A handsome example of traditional amber jewelry, combining warm natural color, a pleasing rhythmic arrangement of beads, and delicate silverwork. The precise date and place of manufacture have not been established; the Chinese attribution is based on the style and construction of the necklace and clasp. Measurements: 30 inches long Round beads: Approximately 7.75 mm diameter (variable) Barrel beads: Approximately 7 × 16 mm Clasp: Floral filigree, marked SILVER Please see other jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=16957559 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
An elegant antique strand of amber beads, likely Chinese in origin and possibly made for export during the late Qing dynasty or early 20th century. The necklace measures approximately 30 inches in length and features a distinctive repeating arrangement of four round amber beads followed by an elongated cylindrical barrel-form bead. The round beads measure approximately 7.75 mm in diameter, while the elongated beads measure approximately 7 mm in diameter and 16 mm in length. The amber displays an appealing contrast of color and translucency, with the barrel beads exhibiting clearer golden tones and the round beads presenting darker, more opaque hues. The polished surfaces reveal subtle variations in bead size, lending the strand the character of individually worked materials. Each bead is individually knotted on the original-looking, darkened thread, a traditional detail that adds both visual texture and practical protection between the beads. The necklace is finished with a small two-part silver filigree clasp decorated with a floral motif and marked SILVER on the reverse. A handsome example of traditional amber jewelry, combining warm natural color, a pleasing rhythmic arrangement of beads, and delicate silverwork. The precise date and place of manufacture have not been established; the Chinese attribution is based on the style and construction of the necklace and clasp. Measurements: 30 inches long Round beads: Approximately 7.75 mm diameter (variable) Barrel beads: Approximately 7 × 16 mm Clasp: Floral filigree, marked SILVER Please see other jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=16957559 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP