Product Description
Fabulous Statement Necklace By Monet
Features four strands of black and white glass beads, strung with black silk and hand knotted, but only intermittently; the knotting is actually part of the design. All this makes striking contrasts, quite unique.
There are more white beads than black and two black beads seen in the center part of the necklace are larger than the rest of the black beads. Very cool design work and looks great when wearing it.
I love the clasps that Monet used, they are very distinct, high quality and easily recognizable. This one happens to be stamped Monet on the inside of the hook clasp.
The beads are attached to elongated, gold plated, bar shaped connectors which are solid and beautifully made.
The strands graduate in length, the shortest top strand measures 19" total adjustable length.
In excellent condition the strands show very little play at the ends which is amazing as the weight on them is considerable. Weighs 6 oz. / 171 grams. I would be safe in saying it's in ready to wear condition, no need to have it re-strung. But as with all vintage, heavy, glass bead necklaces, use care in storing and putting it on.
I will note there is slight wear to the gold plating on the shepherd's hook clasp. This is very normal and does not affect the beauty of it at all.
This piece has weight to it having so many glass beads. But very comfortable if you are used to wearing larger pieces of jewelry. It lies on the neck beautifully. High quality components and construction is so nice to see, but this is expected in Monet jewelry.
