Handmade Glass Bead Necklace Appraisal

Black Faceted Glass Bead Necklace

This item is a single strand necklace composed of numerous small, uniformly sized black faceted beads. The beads appear to be made of glass, given their reflective quality and the sharpness of the facets. Each bead is spherical or somewhat squarish in shape, with multiple cut faces designed to catch and reflect light, creating a sparkling effect. The color is opaque black, presenting a sophisticated and versatile aesthetic. The necklace is strung together, likely with a fine thread or wire, showing no visible clasps in the presented images, suggesting it might be an extra-long 'flapper' style necklace, or a continuous loop. The approximate length of the strand is suggested by its spread on the green cutting mat, which has a grid marked in inches. Although its full length isn't clear, it seems to be considerably long, possibly around 50-60 inches based on the way it's coiled. The entire necklace weighs 81 grams, as indicated by the digital scale it rests upon. The beads appear relatively free of significant chips or scratches, maintaining their original luster. There are no visible maker's marks or identifying stamps. The overall craftsmanship seems consistent with mass-produced costume jewelry, potentially from the mid-20th century onwards, though without further details, a definitive age is difficult to ascertain. The uniform size and faceting of the beads point to a machine-cut production process rather than hand-carved, indicating a more contemporary origin or a period where such manufacturing was common. The consistent quality of the facets is a good indicator of its manufacturing standard.