Long necklace with green beads, need help dating.

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Lucille.b, Nov 19, 2016.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Wondered if anyone could fine a comparable piece to this. It might be as new as 1970's, or could be older. Also wondered what kind of beads/stones this had. They are not plastic for sure. Cold to the touch. The center stone has sort of a shimmer when put in direct light, see 4th photo. Last photo shows back of pendant. This just fits over the head, there is no latch. Thanks for taking a look. Hoping to find something comparable, was at a loss for key words to even begin the search. Thanks.
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    The beads look like what we called Peking glass from the 50s -60s. There may be another name for them now.
    Not necessarily used only in imported jewelry.
     
  3. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I vote Czech. I've some lovely necklaces with that glass and stamped metal. I think yours is older, given the length. 1930s.
     
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  5. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    I was starting to think the same looking at several other examples that were dated to the 30's. Thank you for taking a look, Bear.
     
  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Most welcome - and that length makes it far more saleable. Most of the ones I have are tiny.
     
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  7. artsfarm

    artsfarm Active Member

    I'm feeling 1930s Czech also probably early-mid 30s as the fabrics got thinner and waistlines rose more toward normal by the mid-30s. The length complements 1920s/30s low-waisted Flapper-style clothing.
    While it's hard to tell without seeing it in person, the round beads look a bit like Chrysoprase, which was sometimes used during that period. The center stone looks like either Larimar or a good quality art glass. Gorgeous!
     
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  8. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Artsfarm That is very helpful information! :)
     
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  9. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    This style was reproduced somewhat in the 60s-70s, but certainly not with this fine detail so I vote for 30s as well. Gorgeous.
     
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