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This is an antique Art Deco Flapper Necklace, dating to the 1920s. This style, which uses long, draping strands, was hugely popular because it complimented the decade's modern, simple dress designs. The main pieces are smooth, polished agate stones, a durable and beautiful semi-precious quartz known for its natural, subtle banding and soft, milky-white to pale-grey color. The unique barrel shape of the main beads, which is slightly plump in the middle like a tiny keg, gives the necklace a chic, geometric look. Each agate bead is carefully separated by hand-knotted sections using a fine cord that appears to contain a subtle metallic thread. This careful knotting is a mark of quality jewelry, keeping the valuable stones from rubbing together and providing flexibility when worn, making this a wearable piece of history. Necklace measures 53”.