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A $5 thrift find, I love the large ruffled stones. This is strung on thread, and the vintage clasp is marked sterling. I know the clasp may not be original, but I have a feeling it is. Are the large beads lampwork beads? Are they older? Are they Italian, Japanese, or something else? Is there a name for the large ruffled beads? I used Google lens, found nothing like them. Thanks.

 

I'd be thinking artisan made, about 20-25 years ago. The bead in the last shot is molded fire-polished. The ruffled ones look Chinese or similar. It doesn't read old.

 

I agree: artisan or skilled home craftperson, one who doesn't knot. Maybe silk bead cord rather than thread? Clasp could be vintage, salvaged from something like a string of artificial pearls that had become tatty. Those opalescent beads look like what is under the coating on faux pearls. Doesn't answer your real questions I'm afraid.

 

Thanks. The large beads truly are stunning.