Vintage Amber Graduated Bead Necklace Butterscotch Cognac

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Substantial vintage amber bead necklace featuring a graduated arrangement of polished barrel-form beads in rich butterscotch, honey, cognac, and cherry … Read more Substantial vintage amber bead necklace featuring a graduated arrangement of polished barrel-form beads in rich butterscotch, honey, cognac, and cherry amber tones. The beads display notable natural variation, including cloudy areas, marbling, internal texture, and darker inclusions that create the warm organic character sought by amber collectors. This statement piece is equally at home in an amber collection or a modern organic jewelry wardrobe.

The necklace weighs 63.88 grams and is finished with gold-tone spacer beads and a hook-and-loop clasp. Under UV light, the beads exhibit fluorescence consistent with amber.

The design reflects late 20th-century amber import jewelry, with bold sculptural beads showcasing the natural beauty of the material rather than highly uniform matching stones. Amber characteristics and color are consistent with popular Baltic amber imports in the 1970s-90s.

Length: approximately 17 inches.
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Era: 1970s-1990s See less