Mid-Century Butterscotch Amber Beads Necklace, 60cm, Gold Clasp
Mid-Century Graduated butterscotch amber beads necklace composed of polished natural amber beads in warm honey, caramel, and deep butterscotch tones. The beads are a mix of rounded ovals and slightly irregular forms, with natural marbling, cloudy inclusions, and colour variation typical of genuine Baltic amber.
The necklace features a central run of larger beads tapering evenly toward smaller beads at the back, giving it a classic, well-balanced profile. Finished with a gold clasp and currently strung on secure nylon string, indicating a later restring.
Length: 60 cm (excluding clasp)
Largest bead: 2.1cm
Weight: 38 grams
This is a wearable, everyday-length necklace rather than a short collar or long sautoir.
Our overall assessment:
• Amber: genuine natural amber rather than pressed or reconstituted (not tested but examined by specialist). Colour variation, internal clouding, and surface polish are consistent with real Baltic material.
• Butterscotch colour: Likely originally opaque yellow amber that has oxidised over time, which is normal and desirable.
• Beads: Presence of a couple of small gauged beads which can be hidden as the beads rotate on the string, but add to the history of the piece.
• Stringing: we recently applied re-stringing to further secure the beads.
• Clasp: Gold tone; without hallmarks visible, estimated 9k gold.
Production 1930s–1950s (interwar to mid-century).
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Condition & Authenticity
Each piece has been carefully inspected and is presented in very good condition, with wear consistent with its age and use. Materials and stones are assessed using standard industry methods and professional experience. Additional images or video are available on request.
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