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North America, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive necklace with polished fluorite and amethyst stones. The beads are large with rounded shapes that have a glassy surface and semi-translucent areas. The stones are a stunning light green, turquoise, and purple. Petite spherical purple spacer beads separate the massive nuggets from each other. The necklace has a silver plated spring clasp to make this a wearable piece. Fluorite and amethyst are semi-precious stones that have been used throughout history as symbols of royalty and as healing properties. Size necklace: 20" L (50.8 cm); pendant bead: 1.5" L x 1" W (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: ex- estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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#158581

Minor surface abrasions and nicks. Polished and strung in modern times and wearable with a modern silver plated clasp.