Vintage Red Beaded Necklace Appraisal

Vintage Red Beaded Necklace

This item is a vintage red beaded necklace, weighing approximately 23 grams as indicated by the digital scale it rests upon. Although the provided context mentions '9 grams' and '15”', the scale clearly displays 23 grams, and the image depicts a necklace rather than a bracelet, making it unlikely to be only 15 inches given its appearance. The necklace is strung with a combination of two distinct bead shapes: spherical beads and cylindrical 'tube' beads. All beads are a vibrant, uniform red color, suggesting they may be made from dyed coral, glass, plastic, or a similar material designed to mimic natural coral. The finish on the beads appears polished and glossy. The spherical beads are consistent in size, likely around 4-6mm in diameter, while the cylindrical beads are longer, perhaps 8-10mm in length, and roughly 4-6mm in diameter. There are 7 cylindrical beads spaced somewhat evenly along the necklace's visible portion, interspersed with the spherical beads. The necklace is secured by a small, brass-toned barrel clasp, which shows some signs of age and possible tarnish or discoloration, consistent with a vintage item. The stringing material beneath the beads appears to be a white or very light-colored thread or cord, which is visible in places, particularly where the beads meet the clasp or at slightly wider intervals between beads. There are no obvious chips, cracks, or significant wear visible on the beads themselves, suggesting good preservation for a vintage piece. The craftsmanship appears to be a simple strung design, typical of costume or everyday jewelry from the mid-20th century. The consistent vibrant red suggests it might be a 'faux coral' piece, which was popular in certain periods. The substantial weight of 23 grams indicates the beads may be glass or a denser material rather than lightweight plastic.