Antique African Trade Style Statement Necklace with Chunky Natural Resin Beads Native American Each bead shows natural inclusions

Each bead shows natural inclusions and variation typical of genuine tourmaline

Approximate size: 30 × 40 mm

Closure: C-clasp with extended pin

Substantial in scale yet balanced in wear

each adorned with jet-black glass stones and sparkling clear rhinestones in a classic gold-tone setting

Antique African Trade Style Statement Necklace with Chunky Natural Resin Beads Native American Each bead shows natural inclusionsVintage Art Deco oversized necklace featuring early resin or phenolic beads, possibly pre Bakelite composition, with translucent marbled amber colored accent beads. Materials have been hot needle tested and produce a beeswax like resin scent but do not exhibit the typical Simichrome reaction of classic Bakelite. The only color reaction with Simichrome swab was green color transfer from semi translucent yellow beads. Exact composition is unknown and