Blue Beaded Bracelet with Silver-Tone Accents

This item is a bracelet featuring numerous small, round, bright blue beads interconnected by silver-tone metal links. The beads appear to be made of glass or a synthetic material, displaying a vibrant, consistent blue color. The majority of the beads are uniform in size, approximately 3-4mm in diameter, and are individually wire-wrapped or linked with small, circular silver-toned findings, forming a delicate chain. Toward the center of the bracelet, there are three larger, approximately 8-10mm diameter, matte-finish blue beads. These larger beads are encased in an open, swirling silver-tone wire cage design, adding a distinctive decorative element. The metal appears to be a base metal, possibly brass, copper, or steel, with a silver-tone plating; visible areas show some slight tarnishing or discoloration consistent with age and wear, particularly around the links and clasp. The clasp itself is a simple hook-and-eye or shepherd's hook style, also in a silver tone, showing minor signs of use and possibly slight bending. There are no discernible manufacturer's marks, signatures, or stamps evident in the provided images. The overall construction suggests a mass-produced piece of costume jewelry, likely from the mid to late 20th century. The quality of craftsmanship is fair, with standard linking techniques for beaded jewelry. The condition shows general wear consistent with its likely age, including some surface scratches on the beads and potential loss of plating on the metal components. The vibrant blue color remains strong, indicating good preservation of the bead material.