{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-blue-marbled-plastic-bead-56343","title":"1950s Vintage Blue Marbled plastic Bead Necklace – Cornflower Blue Ombré Beads, Mid-Century Statement Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003e1950s Vintage Blue Marbled plastic Bead Necklace – Cornflower Blue Ombré Beads, Mid-Century Statement Jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful vintage bead necklace in the most wonderful spectrum of blue, graduating from pale powder and cornflower shades through to rich denim and cobalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from approximately the 1950s to 1960s, the necklace is composed of generously sized polished round beads with swirling, cloud-like variations running through each one. Small clear faceted spacer beads add a subtle touch of sparkle without distracting from the glorious blue colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads appear to be vintage marbled or satin-effect glass, although they have not been professionally tested. Their varied colouring gives the necklace a particularly attractive ombré effect, making every bead slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Vintage 1950s–1960s necklace\u003cbr\u003e\n- Round blue marbled plastic beads\u003cbr\u003e\n- Graduated powder-blue to cobalt colouring\u003cbr\u003e\n- Beautiful cloudy and swirled detail\u003cbr\u003e\n- Small clear faceted spacer beads\u003cbr\u003e\n- Silver-tone spring-ring fastening\u003cbr\u003e\n- Classic mid-century bead necklace\u003cbr\u003e\n- Fabulous statement colour\u003cbr\u003e\n- Unmarked and unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal necklace length: approximately 16 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nIndividual beads: approximately 10 mm diameter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is in good wearable vintage condition with age-related signs of use.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beads have occasional surface marks, tiny nibbles and minor roughness around some of the drilled openings. Variations, cloudy areas and darker markings appear to be part of the beads’ original decorative finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal fastening and end fittings show some wear and discolouration but remain functional. As with all vintage strung jewellery, the necklace should be handled and stored with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous and immensely wearable necklace—the varying shades of blue look wonderful with crisp white, navy, denim or a simple black dress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56926255481218,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/il_fullxfull.8603427727_djgo.jpg?v=1789988896","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/1950s-vintage-blue-marbled-plastic-bead-56343","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}