Antique Chinese Export Baltic Amber Necklace Cherry Cognac Translucent Beads 50g

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View Antique Chinese Export Baltic Amber Necklace Cherry Cognac Translucent Beads 50g with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The Beads : The primary strand is composed of beautifully graduated, translucent Baltic amber beads. Over the last century, these beads have naturally matured from a lighter honey hue into a magnificent, deep cherry-cognac and crimson. Type : Antique Graduated Bead Necklace Origin : Chinese Export (Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic Period, c. 1890s–1930s) Total Weight : 1.784 oz / 50.58 grams / ~253 Carats Materials : Authentic Baltic Amber, Opaque Natural Root Amber (Focal Bead), Silver/Base Alloy Clasp Type : Traditional Box Clasp with Auspicious "福" (Fú / Good Fortune) Motif For your consideration is a stunning, museum-quality piece of authentic Chinese export jewelry from the early 20th century. This graduated strand features exceptional artistry and highly coveted antique aging characteristics that make it a premier piece for collectors of historic amber and Asian antiquities. . The Beads : The primary strand is composed of beautifully graduated, translucent Baltic amber beads. Over the last century, these beads have naturally matured from a lighter honey hue into a magnificent, deep cherry-cognac and crimson. Under direct backlight, they reveal a breathtaking, fiery internal glow with natural flow lines and organic inclusion clouds. The Patina : Several beads exhibit exquisite, authentic surface "crazing" (a fine network of micro-cracks). This natural weathering only develops after 50 to 100 years of oxidation and atmospheric exposure, serving as a textbook visual guarantee of the necklace's antique age. The Focal Point : The centerpiece of this necklace is a substantial, completely opaque, oval focal bead. This bead has been verified as rare natural root amber (Fushun style). It displays a beautiful, fluid marbling of cinnabar reds and rich pumpkin oranges, serving as an intentional, striking visual anchor. The Clasp : The hand-knotted strand terminates in an authentic, oval box clasp. The front features an elegantly engraved Chinese character "福" (Fú) , symbolizing good fortune, blessings, and longevity. The back of the clasp displays a faint, recessed hallmark stamp amidst a rich, genuine historic patina. Testing This necklace has been strictly vetted using non-destructive, gold-standard authenticity tests to guarantee it is 100% natural organic amber (NOT modern plastic, Bakelite, Lucite, or glass): Specific Gravity / Float Test : The ultra-lightweight 50.58-gram strand floats effortlessly in highly saturated saltwater. UV Blacklight Fluorescence : Under a UV light source, the beads react with a textbook, uniform milky chartreuse-green glow . A tiny natural flake on one bead shows a bright, intense neon green interior, further validating its natural, aged structure. Condition Report Excellent antique condition with wear consistent with a century of age. Expect minor flattening around the drill holes from historical wear, natural surface crazing on select beads, and cosmetic plating loss/oxidation on the back of the metal clasp which underscores its antique provenance. The structural integrity of the strand remains sound. As found. Please write me with any questions. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Necklaces & Pendants.

Primary Material

Amber

Color

Orange

Region of Origin

China

Country of Origin

China

Age

1900-1940