Polished Stone Chip and Mixed Bead Necklace

This necklace is a multi-media piece featuring a combination of natural stone chips and larger accent beads. The primary structure of the necklace consists of small, irregular tumbled chips of what appears to be picture jasper or a similar variety of chalcedony, characterized by earth-toned hues of tan, beige, and brown. Interspersed throughout the strand are several larger focal points, including a prominent central oval specimen of dendritic or picture jasper showing dark branch-like inclusions against a light cream background. Other accents include dark brown translucent resin or glass barrel beads flanked by metallic spacer rings, cream-colored bicone beads, and smaller polished pebble shapes. The necklace is secured with a gold-toned filigree fishhook or box-tab style clasp, common in mid-to-late 20th-century costume jewelry. The construction appears to be on a flexible stringing wire. Condition-wise, the stones show natural geological variations and the clasp exhibits some minor dulling of the finish consistent with age. A small white price tag is attached, reading '$5', suggesting a second-hand or flea market setting. The overall style is characteristic of bohemian or southwestern-inspired handcrafted jewelry from the 1970s through the 1990s.