Antique African Trade Style Statement Necklace with Chunky Natural Resin Beads Native American Closure: C shape clasp

Closure: C shape clasp

The visible leather cord and irregular metalwork emphasize a late-1990s artisan approach

each adorned with jet-black glass stones and sparkling clear rhinestones in a classic gold-tone setting

Substantial in scale yet balanced in wear

Antique African Trade Style Statement Necklace with Chunky Natural Resin Beads Native American Closure: C shape claspVintage Art Deco oversized necklace featuring early resin or phenolic beads, possibly pre Bakelite composition, with translucent marbled amber colored accent beads. Materials have been hot needle tested and produce a beeswax like resin scent but do not exhibit the typical Simichrome reaction of classic Bakelite. The only color reaction with Simichrome swab was green color transfer from semi translucent yellow beads. Exact composition is unknown and