Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Butterscotch Amber Graduated Long Bead Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

$11,943.44
£8,750
€10,294.05
CA$16,630.65
A$17,871.38
CHF 9,589.03
MX$210,513.92
NOK 120,571.44
SEK 110,141.23
DKK 76,933.68

About the Item

A butterscotch amber graduated long bead necklace. The oval amber beads in this necklace graduate in size ranging from the largest centre bead of 3cm graduating down to 0.8cm at its reverse The beads are double knotted for aesthetics and safety using ochre coloured thread to perfectly match the colour of the beads. The beads are are a rich warm, yellowish-orange with an opaque finish. This beaded necklace is finished with an elegant oval shaped push piece wirework clasp of 18 karat yellow gold, stamped 750, with Assay marks for London 2024 together with 'MDR' the makers marks for Michael Rose. Amber is different to most gemstones in that it is actually a fossilized tree resin, and it has an interesting and diverse cultural history. Ancient cultures worldwide have associated symbolic meanings to the gem Scandinavian Vikings were known to carve pieces of amber into various animal shapes.They would attach carved amber bears to their armour to give them strength during their battles. The necklace is entirely hand crafted by Michael Rose at our London based workshop. Dimensions: Length 34 inches Condition: The condition of the necklace is very good, with some slight abrasions to the surface of the beads in line with their general age. The necklace is accompanied by a complimentary valuation for insurance and authenticity.
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 34 in (863.6 mm)
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: These are vintage beads which have been re-strung for aesthetic and security reasons. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 45-64-0071stDibs: LU2040224493492

More From This Seller

View All
Amber Bead Cleopatra Style Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An amber bead Cleopatra style collar necklace. This necklace is designed to sit on the collarbone, composed of alternate rough cut butterscotch amber and darker sun spangled amber b...
Category

2010s British Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Faceted Bead Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A lapis lazuli bead necklace with an 18 karat yellow gold clasp. The lapis lazuli are double knotted for aesthetics and safety using dark blue thread to perfectly match the colour o...
Category

2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A lapis lazuli bead necklace with an 18 karat yellow gold clasp. The lapis lazuli are double knotted for aesthetics and safety using dark blue thread to perfectly match the colour o...
Category

2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish Extra Long Chain Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A vintage Buccellati 18 karat yellow gold satin finish extra long chain necklace, Circa 1960 This necklace is comprised of a series of flat textured satin finished rectangular secti...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Silver, Chalcedony and Lapis Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier silver, chalcedony and lapis necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960. A rare and unusual piece by Cartier designed as as a triple row of fine silver beads, in...
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal Bead Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An opal, lapis lazuli and rock crystal bead necklace with a diamond set clasp This Art Deco inspired bead necklace features the bold colour palate evocative of a golden period in je...
Category

2010s British Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

You May Also Like

Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty seven attracive oval amber beads with 14K yellow gold spacer beads. Excellent color with desirable variegation refered to as egg yolk. Amber beads: 29mm to 10mm, graduated Length: 25 inches Weight: 72.6 grams Tested for 14K gold spacer beads and clasp Condition: Very Good Amber is fossilized tree resin which has been prized as a gemstone since antiquity. It has been used as jewelry from 13,000 years ago with amber ornaments having been discovered in Mycenean tombs. Amber and amber extracts have been used medicinally in traditional Chinese medicine to "tranquilize the mind". Natural amber produces a distinct pinewood fragrance which when heated under the right conditions, produces oil of amber, likened to musk, an aphrodisiac. In ancient China it was customary to burn amber at large festivals and celebrations. Baltic Amber is particularly sought after for its beautiful honey yellow color. Two photographs in this listing show this necklace paired with another natural antique amber necklace...
Category

Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold, Gold

Classic Large Antique Natural Butterscotch Baltic 64.4 gr Amber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large, natural graduated oval bead antique amber necklace composed of thirty four hand knotted beads 25mm to 6mm, of desirable yellow-ora...
Category

Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold

Antique row of Natural Unprocessed Amber Beads Necklace With 9ct Gold Clasp 37g
Located in Mumbai, IN
This Antique Amber Beads Necklace features a row of graduated yellow Amber beads with a cushion shape. The necklace is adorned with a 9k Rose Gold ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Baltic Butterscotch Amber Bead Necklace, circa 1920s–1940s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A substantial antique butterscotch amber bead necklace, dating to the interwar period, circa 1920s–1940s. Hand-strung from natural Baltic amber beads in a warm graduated palette rang...
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Vintage 14k Baltic Butterscotch Bead Necklace 26"
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous strand of amber beads from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! This wonderful necklace is comprised of 29 butterscotch Baltic amber beads, which are hand-strung on yellow string to...
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

AMBER BUTTERSCOTCH MID-Century Necklace with gold clasp
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Mid-Century Graduated butterscotch amber beads necklace composed of polished natural amber beads in warm honey, caramel, and deep butterscotch...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Post-War Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold