Extender Chain Bracelet Appraisal

Graduated Ivory Colored Beaded Bracelet with Extender Chain

This item is a beaded bracelet, likely designed for wrist wear, featuring a graduated design. The beads appear to be made of an ivory-colored material, possibly natural bone, plastic, or a composite, given their somewhat matte and uniform appearance, lacking the distinctive luster and iridescence typically associated with natural pearls. The color is a consistent creamy off-white or light beige. The bracelet comprises a main strand of approximately 20 larger, uniformly sized spherical beads. At one end, there is a simple hook clasp, indicating it's designed to be secured around a wrist. The other end features a series of smaller, decreasingly sized beads attached to a fine chain, forming an extender. This graduated extender chain has at least five smaller beads, with the smallest bead at the very end, allowing for adjustable length. The stringing material is not clearly visible but appears to be a durable thread or wire. The craftsmanship seems relatively simple but functional. There are no obvious signs of significant wear, chips, or damage visible from the image, suggesting it is in good overall condition. No maker's marks or signatures are discernable. Given the style, it could be a piece from the mid-20th century or later, possibly a costume jewelry item, but without closer inspection of the material and construction, a precise age is difficult to determine. The uniformity of the larger beads points towards either well-matched natural materials or a manufactured substitute.