1890s Enamel Glass Bead/Blue Rhinestone Necklace~CZECH

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Brilliant turquoise blue bugle crystal beads are defined in double and triple strands; connected by hand blown glass enameled beads. In gatd twisted strands, they flow through the gold enhanced beads and, in two fine strands, wrap through the awesomely dazzling rhinestone and filigree detailed pendant. Entire length of necklace measures 25" and pendant area extends 1.5" from center point. Closure is secured by copper spring clasp. The eclectic style is of Czechoslovakia's Art Nouveau's and possesses its traits with its center pendant in stylized heart shape ... micro bead detail and opulently brilliant crystal rhinestones in their cupped backs. Center rhinestone is of same blue hue as bugle beads. Intricate chase work enhances the scrolled detail of the double inset sections and entire edges. The entire measure of the pendant section is 1.5" horizontally and 2" vertically from scallop top edge to bottom of dangling enameled glass bead. The bridge across back provides the base for the lacing of the beads ... which wrap about and through the delicate open work of edges. At bottom section of pendant the attached loop provides the little swing for the enameled glass bead ... which in motion sways effortlessly, reflecting the facets of the gems above. The pendant itself has a base of German Silver and overlay of 9K. The beads are entirely read more