Vintage 1960s Woven Silk Bead Necklace Turquoise Chartreuse Glass Italian Boho
$ 29.04
Description
Vintage 1960s Woven Silk Bead Necklace Turquoise Chartreuse Glass Italian Boho. A color story in turquoise and chartreuse, strung the way italian import jewelry was made in the 1960s. six hand-wound silk thread beads alternate along an antiqued brass chain, four in deep turquoise and two in soft chartreuse. a color story in turquoise and chartreuse, strung the way italian import jewelry was made in the 1960s. six hand-wound silk thread beads alternate along an antiqued brass chain, four in deep turquoise and two in soft chartreuse. between them, translucent glass tube beads in matching teal and olive catch the light, with small wooden discs and seed beads as quiet punctuation. the whole piece moves and shifts as it falls. unsigned, but the materials and construction are characteristic of italian costume jewelry imported through american department stores in the late 1960s and early 1970s. the silk-wound bead technique, the hand-blown glass, and the antiqued chain all point to a small italian or european workshop rather than mass production. worn long, it falls just above the waist. worn doubled, it becomes a layered statement at the collarbone. measurements: length: approximately 34 inches largest silk beads: approximately 3/4 inch in diameter clasp: lobster claw, working condition: very good vintage condition with light age wear. the silk thread beads retain their saturated color, with one chartreuse bead showing minor surface fuzzing where the silk has softened with time. the glass tubes are intact and luminous. the chain shows gentle patina that suits the piece. clasp functions smoothly. no breaks, no losses, no repairs. a piece for someone who wears color with confidence. shipped with care from delray beach, florida.
