Panetta Faux Baroque Pearl Necklace With Enameled Bee Clasp, 1950s

Superb, rare natural translucent faceted Baltic amber necklace of impressive size, gem quality and color reminiscent of fine rich cognac. This necklace has been tested for natural amber and has a high degree of electrical attraction. The reddish orange, vermillion color is scarcely seen in natural amber necklaces of this scale. Amber has long been associated with the power of attraction and excellent communication, as is the color red- making this necklace doubly desirable. 38.5 inches (97.8cm) long, 31mm by 14mm to 13mm by 9mm Weight: 192.6 grams Late 19th Century Provenance: Estate of a US Ambassador Composed of 67 hand faceted graduated amber beads measuring 31mm to 13mm, well matched, translucent, some with natural inclusions. Slightly varying in shape and faceting consistent with being hand made and soft from handling over time. Very minor abrasions observed under magnification. A necklace of this size and quality would most assuredly have been created for a member of the aristocracy. A very similar necklace is illustrated in Louis Sherr Dubin's The History of Beads, from 30,000 BC to the Present, page 295 with the description: Faceted Baltic amber (succinite) said to have belonged to a member of the Russian imperial court. The amber was cut in the Baltic at Konigsberg. Center bead length, 3.1 cm. Collection Wolf Hunger, London A smaller size faceted amber necklace...

Gorgeous Marina J. hand woven Sautoir. This piece features perfectly round Pearls which display a wild sheen and luster, bordered by faceted Black Onyx beads, which catch light and shine wonderfully. Each Pearl was individually chosen giving the Sautoir a perfect and harmonious feel throughout. Measuring 44 inches long sans Tassel, this Sautoir's length allows it to be worn in a multitude of ways including doubled up around the beck, tied up or left loose as seen in photos. Each end of the Sautoir meets a 4 inch Tassel from which strands of faceted Black Onyx and Seed Pearls...