Jasper Necklace Appraisal

Red Coral/Jasper Beaded Necklace

This appears to be a vintage or contemporary beaded necklace primarily featuring large, oval-shaped beads in a vibrant reddish-orange hue, interspersed with smaller round beads of the same color. The larger beads exhibit a mottled, organic texture with darker red speckles and marbling, strongly suggesting they are either red coral, or possibly red jasper or another natural stone with similar visual characteristics. The surface of these beads appears smoothly polished, reflecting light gently. The overall construction is a single strand of beads, graduated or consistently sized, strung together with small round spacer beads in between the larger oval ones. The necklace is secured by a metal clasp, which appears to be a toggle clasp or a hook-and-eye style, possibly made of silver-colored metal (e.g., sterling silver or a base metal alloy). The metal has a slightly aged or oxidized patin, which is consistent with its overall aesthetic. No specific maker's marks or signatures are discernible from the image. The style suggests a bohemian, natural, or ethnic-inspired aesthetic, popular across various fashion periods, but the clasp's appearance could hint at a mid-to-late 20th-century origin or a contemporary piece designed with vintage flair. The craftsmanship seems solid, with beads uniformly strung. There are no obvious signs of significant damage such as chips, cracks, or repairs, though a closer inspection would be required to confirm the integrity of each bead and the stringing material.