Putting this out there for someone who appreciates its value and history. This was my aunts and was never worn. It has sat in her jewelry box for over fifty years. It was made for her by a local artist as a gift from her artist husband. Gems have not been certified by a jeweler or gemologist. Here is what I think I know:

Vintage 1970s Handmade Studio Statement Necklace – Natural Baltic Amber, Sterling Silver & Red Tiger's Eye (252g / 8.9 oz)

Provenance & History:

This museum-worthy, one-of-a-kind studio statement necklace comes from a single-owner family estate. The focal amber beads were originally acquired in the 1970s at the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa, Florida, and crafted into this bold custom design.

Materials & Gemological Notes:

• Natural Baltic Amber Focal Beads: Features seven large, smooth oval beads in rich butterscotch yellow and warm cognac tones (six graduated beads along the main strand plus one matching bead on the central pendant drop). Under direct UV illumination, both the butterscotch and cognac beads exhibit strong internal yellow-green and golden-orange luminescence with natural organic cloudiness (see UV test photos in gallery).

• Sterling Silver Metalwork: Accented with heavy, hand-textured sterling silver tapered tube beads, ribbed silver spacer beads, and a sturdy toggle clasp.

• Accent Gemstones: The upper neckline is strung with polished red tiger's eye gemstone chips, and the central drop finishes with a faceted banded agate teardrop stone.

Measurements & Weight:

• Total Weight: 8.9 oz (252 grams) – a remarkably substantial collector piece.

• Wearable Length: Approx. 18.5 inches end-to-end.

• Central Pendant Drop: Approx. 3.25 inches long.

• Largest Amber Beads: Approx. 1.25" to 1.5" (32–38 mm) in diameter.

Condition:

Excellent vintage estate condition with natural, age-appropriate patina on the sterling silver and smooth, honest wear on the amber beads. Please review all photos—including the ruler measurement and UV light test shots—as they form part of the description. Ships fully insured with signature confirmation.