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Arts & Crafts Agate Bead Necklace

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This is a gorgeous, original Arts & Crafts era (circa 1900) features 59 hand-carved round agate beads measuring 10mm to 14m, linked with hand-twisted silver wire. The spring clasp appears to be original to the piece. A luxurious 34" in length, this gorgeous necklace is weighty and substantial. The agate beads are ever-so-slightly off-round, indicating their pedigree as hand-carved beads. The palate ranges from slight smoky grey-blue to amber, with streaks and speckles of black and green. It's heavenly and in pristine condition. The silver has not been polished, but the next owner should feel free to do so. A real treasure from the long-lost Arts & Crafts era, when jewelry artisans prided themselves on crafting each piece entirely by hand.
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