Striking vintage necklace featuring richly saturated red faceted glass beads, accented with rhinestone rondelles and pavé-set crystal spacer beads. The necklace is beautifully graduated, with larger hand-cut glass beads toward the center that catch and reflect the light with exceptional depth and clarity. The sparkle of the rhinestone elements adds contrast and refinement without overwhelming the bold color.
Finished with an ornate barrel clasp set with clear paste stones, a detail often seen in fine European and French costume jewelry of the mid-20th century. The overall construction and materials suggest European origin, possibly French.