Antique African Trade Style Statement Necklace with Chunky Natural Resin Beads Native American each adorned with jet-black glass

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

Closure: C shape clasp

Each bead shows natural inclusions and variation typical of genuine tourmaline

Natural vintage patina inside

The extension is tested as sterling

Antique African Trade Style Statement Necklace with Chunky Natural Resin Beads Native American each adorned with jet-black glassVintage 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