Overview
A striking hand-knotted statement necklace featuring oversized faceted cherry-red Lucite beads accented by shimmering crystal bicones.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A striking hand-knotted statement necklace featuring oversized faceted cherry-red Lucite beads accented by shimmering crystal bicones.
Story
Lucite, a high-grade acrylic resin, was originally a high-tech material used for airplane windshields during World War II before it captured the imagination of jewelry designers.
Maker / Origin
While no maker's mark is visible, the hand-knotted construction suggests this was produced by an artisan workshop or a high-end boutique brand rather than a mass-market factory.
Condition & Value
The necklace appears to be in excellent vintage condition. The Lucite facets remain sharp without the clouding or scuffing often seen in lesser-quality plastics, and the black cord shows no signs of fraying or stretching. Excellent condition for Lucite usually commands the top end of the price range.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
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.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375