Baltic Amber Necklace, double strand with wood pendant. c. 1940s. j-nlbd2218 Oval along with the calcification and

along with the calcification and the rainbow patina give them an opalescent quality

Its band measures 1/4 of an inch

One end has a very unusual version of a spring clasp that is is in excellent working order

The new carvings today do not have this quality of carving and detail

These beads range from 6mm diameter to 18mm and alternate with matching 6mm beads

Baltic Amber Necklace, double strand with wood pendant. c. 1940s. j-nlbd2218 Oval along with the calcification andThis unique necklace features a combination of multicolored nugget amber beads and modernist wood pendant. The beads are graduated flat nugget shapes spaced with a gold plated tubular bead between. This piece has a gold plated clasp and is 23 inches long, with the pendant and the second amber strand about 26 inches long. A single strand goes behind the neck. Original in composition, the necklace is strung on silk thread. Circa 1940's.