Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
An evocative Art Deco costume necklace featuring a diamond-shaped, carved amber-toned celluloid pendant suspended from a chain of oval swirl-glass beads and small green accent beads. The brass wire-wrapped construction gives it a handcrafted, bohemian feel classic to early 20th-century fashion jewelry.
Story
During the Roaring Twenties, early plastics like celluloid allowed jewelry designers to imitate costly carved amber and tortoiseshell. Women wore long, flowing pendant necklaces like this to complement flapper dresses and modern silhouettes.
Maker / Origin
Likely unmarked, likely united states or france.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina on the brass links. Early plastic pendants are prone to cracking or crazing, but this example remains intact, preserving value well.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.