{"product_id":"1950s-heavy-handmade-white-beaded-woven-collar-necklace","title":"1950s Heavy Handmade White Beaded Woven Collar Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage White Seed-Bead Statement Collar Necklace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA spectacular vintage statement necklace formed from hundreds of tiny white seed beads, intricately worked into a wonderfully tactile, densely textured collar. Finished with ornate gold-tone fittings and a decorative clasp, this is an extraordinary piece of jewellery with tremendous presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Vintage 1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Statement \/ collar necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e White seed beads with gold-tone metal fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Soft white and warm gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 57cm end to end \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Multiple strands of tiny seed beads intricately looped and intertwined to create a broad, textured collar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Decorative gold-tone clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFittings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Ornate spherical and filigree-style gold-tone beads\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks: unmarked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e not known\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eGreat vintage condition, with gentle signs of age and use consistent with a piece of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe numerous strands and tiny beads create an intentionally irregular, highly textured surface. Any minor variations within the beadwork form part of the handmade character and extraordinary complexity of the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe gold-tone fittings show some age-related variation and patination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBeaded jewellery has a remarkably long history, but during the twentieth century designers increasingly explored ways of using tiny beads almost as a textile, building multiple strands into substantial sculptural forms rather than conventional single-strand necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis necklace is a wonderful example of that approach. Hundreds of tiny white beads have been worked into repeated loops and intertwined strands, creating a broad collar with an almost woven appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe contrast between the densely worked white beadwork and elaborate gold-tone fittings gives the necklace a particularly glamorous quality, while its generous proportions place it firmly within the tradition of statement costume jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eRather than relying upon precious stones, pieces such as this demonstrate how craftsmanship, texture and scale can give costume jewellery enormous decorative impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAn absolute showstopper. We love the extraordinary texture of this necklace — from a distance it has the appearance of an elaborate piece of lace or embroidery, while close up the sheer number of tiny individual beads becomes apparent. Worn against black, navy or a simple white shirt, it would make a fabulous statement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58949667782981,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_2330.jpg?v=1787333005","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/1950s-heavy-handmade-white-beaded-woven-collar-necklace","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}