Artisanal Mixed-Media Beaded Statement Necklace

This is a substantial statement necklace featuring a bold, artisanal design utilizing mixed-media materials. The necklace is composed of large, irregularly shaped, matte black discs that appear to be made of either lava rock (basalt) or a textured resin/polymer, measuring approximately 4-5cm in diameter. These discs have a porous, cratered surface texture that contrasts sharply with the smooth, spherical cream-colored beads decorated with dark brown leopard-like spots. Smaller black faceted spacer beads and natural wooden disc accents are interspersed throughout the strand. The construction utilizes a heavy-duty stringing material or wire, terminating in a large, vintage-style brass hook or lobster-claw clasp that shows signs of tarnish and a gold-toned patina. The overall style suggests a contemporary ethnic or 'global chic' aesthetic, likely dating from the 1990s to the early 2000s. The piece exhibits high-quality organic craftsmanship with no visible cracks or missing elements, though some surface dust is present in the pits of the black discs. The asymmetry and scale of the elements indicate it is a handcrafted boutique item rather than a mass-produced piece.