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Vintage Aurora Borealis faceted glass beaded necklace with a silver-tone clasp. 6.5 inches long. Aurora Borealis (AB) finish is a coating applied to glass or crystal beads that creates a shimmering, iridescent effect, mimicking the colors of the Northern Lights. This treatment became popular in the mid-20th century, 1950’s particularly in costume jewelry, adding a touch of glamour and sparkle to otherwise simple designs. The effect is achieved through a vacuum metallization process that deposits a thin layer of metallic material onto the bead's surface. Bohemia or Czechoslovakia