1980s Rough Cut Amethyst & Mauve Glass Seed Bead Multi-Strand Necklace

The start of plastic jewellery was seen in the middle of the 19th century and it became very popular in the 1920's and 30's. Celluloid was the first quality of plastics which was used, then followed Bakelite and Catalin. The invention of Bakelite took place in 1909. Sometime later Catalin was produced. Catalin was easy for mass production and at the same time affordable. Du Pont is the pioneer in the field of Lucite and made it popular in the 1930’s as an alternative to Bakelite which was an expensive grade of plastic. Because of its versatility it became a popular choice for costume jewellery and became even more popular in 1950s for its Jelly Belly Jewellery...

The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamer...

A sea of teal, green, and clear glass seed beads are handstrung, strand after strand, and affixed on either side of a faceted crystal flower with teal and green enameled fixtures. Vendome was established as a subsidiary of Coro to manufacture a superior line of jewelry. The mark was used as early as 1944 on charm bracelets and faux pearl jewelry...

Lustrous Lucite beads meet a striking Bakelite pendant in this signed, Art-Deco Napier Co necklace. A true statement piece, born in the late 1950s, it is sure to dazzle decades later...

Catholic Rosary Necklace in Sterling Silver (92.5% pure silver). This necklace is your perfect prayer and it can be worn around your neck. There is a g...

Classic mid century cultured pearl necklace featuring a strand of 7.3 mm pearls (approximate some variation). The strand is knotted between each pearl. The clasp is a cluster of pe...

A bold and mesmerizing statement piece, this 28" beaded necklace is an extraordinary celebration of color and craftsmanship. It features an impressive suite of 27 shimmering opal bea...

Exceptional carvings on every bead are individually carved with expressive artistry. The deep colors of desirable coral are interestingly expressed in the carvings. The strand is 18 ...