Malachite and Gold Bead Jewelry Set, attributed to Jules R. Schubot (not authenticated)

This jewelry set includes a multi-strand necklace and matching multi-strand bracelet featuring polished green malachite spherical beads interspersed with polished gold-colored spherical metal spacers at regular intervals. The overall physical construction presents a coordinated suite presented inside a branded silk-lined presentation box. The interior lid of the box displays printed text reading 'JULES R. SCHUBOT jewelers - gemologists Troy, Michigan' beneath a geometric logo, matching the user-supplied attribution. The owner notes that the necklace measures 19 inches and weighs 91 grams, while the bracelet measures 8 inches and weighs 34 grams, and that a marking reading '4k' is visible. The identification rests on the visual match of the materials, the presented box, and the unverified user details regarding maker and metal markings. The pieces display typical characteristics of fine gemstone jewelry, though metal purity and gem authenticity remain unverified from photographic evidence alone. The visual condition appears clean and well-maintained with glossy surfaces on both the stone beads and metal components.

Based on what I can see from the provided photographs, this suite consists of a multi-strand necklace and matching bracelet composed of banded green spherical beads consistent with malachite, interspersed with polished gold-tone bead spacers. The suite is housed in a presentation box bearing the mark of Jules R. Schubot Jewelers. Per user submission, the piece is attributed to Jules R. Schubot, weighs a combined 125 grams (91g necklace, 34g bracelet), and features a visible mark read as '4k'—which likely represents a partially struck or misread '14K' hallmark, though this cannot be determined from photographs alone. From visual inspection, the surfaces appear well-maintained and glossy. However, I can't verify from a photo whether the beads are natural malachite or synthetic/imitation, nor can I evaluate the metal purity. A physical inspection including gemological testing and an acid or XRF metal assay would be needed to substantiate the gold content and gemstone type. Assuming the attribution to Jules R. Schubot is accurate and the beads are natural malachite with solid 14-karat gold spacers, comparable estate jewelry suites of this style and weight typically sell in the $600 to $900 range at secondary market auction or estate sale venues. If an in-person examination reveals the metal components to be gold-plated, base metal, or if the piece is an unattributed fashion reproduction, the value would be significantly lower, likely falling between $75 and $150 based purely on decorative appeal.