Graduated Tiger's Eye Bead Necklace

This is a hand-knotted, single-strand necklace featuring graduated, spherical Tiger's Eye gemstone beads. The beads display a classic golden to chocolate brown chatoyancy, a silky luster that shifts with light due to the fibrous structure of the stone. The design features a significant taper in size, with the largest beads positioned at the center front and smaller beads near the clasp. The necklace is professionally constructed with visible white knots between each bead, a quality indicator that prevents the stone surfaces from rubbing together and ensures the beads remain secure if the cord breaks. It is equipped with a gold-toned, cylindrical barrel screw clasp, which is characteristic of vintage jewelry from the mid-20th century, likely between 1950 and 1970. The condition appears very good, with the stones retaining a high polish and no visible fractures or significant chips. The white thread is clean, suggesting it has not been heavily worn or has been recently restrung. The varying widths of the chatoyant bands across the beads highlight the natural origin of the semi-precious material.

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