Polka Dot Jewelry Appraisal

Black Beaded Necklace with Pink Polka Dot Bead

This is an 18-inch necklace weighing 24 grams (as indicated by the digital scale in the image), featuring a strand of uniformly sized, smooth black beads, likely made of glass, plastic, or a polished stone such as onyx or jet. The beads appear to be strung on a dark thread or wire. A prominent feature of the necklace is a single, large, central spherical bead, approximately 1.5 to 2 cm in diameter, painted a vibrant hot pink with irregular black polka dots. This central bead is flanked on either side by smaller, spherical gold-toned spacer beads, adding a metallic accent. According to the additional context, the large pink bead is believed to be wooden and hand-painted, which suggests a handcrafted or artisanal quality. The necklace is secured with a unique, open-heart shaped toggle clasp made of a bright gold-toned metal, featuring a bar that slides through the heart-shaped loop for closure. There are no visible manufacturer's marks or signatures. The overall condition appears good with no obvious signs of major damage or wear; the beads retain their luster, and the metal components of the clasp seem intact. The style suggests a contemporary or modern aesthetic, possibly a novelty or fashion accessory. The craftsmanship appears to be good for a beaded necklace, with uniform bead spacing and a secure closure. The hand-painted nature of the central bead adds to its uniqueness.