Description: Vintage Alice Caviness Necklace Butterscotch Swirl Chunky Plastic Beads 32"L This fabulous molded plastic bead statement necklace by Alice Caviness will make a wonderful addition to your collection. It features a single strand of round 1" chunky plastic swirl beads accented with smaller matching round beads, elongated flat panel beads, gold tone metal bead cap style beads & gold tone oblong beads that look like two round beads joined together. The swirl pattern design includes colors/hues ranging from dark chocolate brown to amber or butterscotch. Will blend perfectly in collections containing retro & Mid Century MCM plastics such as Bakelite, Catalin and more. It does have wear including chipping/crazing/crackling on the gold tone plating on the clasp, rough edges on the oblong bead corners/ends, and more so please read complete details below and review photos closely for condition. Thank you and enjoy! ITEM DETAILS: Approximate weight is 120g totalMeasures approximately 1" x 1" x 32" in length from end to end including the clasp and insert. Approximate dimensions of beads—large round plastic beads 1" x 1", small round plastic beads .5" x .5", long flat sided beads .3" x .3" x 1.875" in length from end to end, gold tone cap style beads .33" x .4" x .4", gold tone double ball beads .25" x .25" x .45". The box clasp is approximately .375" x .625" x .75".Condition: In vintage pre-owned used condition with wear including wear to the long corner edges of the elongated flat panel beads, some chipping to the holes on the ends of the elongated beads, crazing/crackling/chipping/flaking on the gold tone plating of the box clasp as shown in the last listing photo, there is a bit of slack in the string cord which appears to be a nylon cord and I don't know how long the current cord/string will last so I would recommend restringing it before wearing, visible seams on the plastic beads (especially the large beads), abrasions, fine scratching, scuffing, dents, dings, dulling, wear to the surface of the plated metal components, patina, tarnish, wear to the plastic and metal beads in between where the beads rub up against each other, dulling, dirt, dust, grime, loose fibers/lent and overall wear from age and handling. Please see photos for details.Age/era: Unknown, I am guess that it was made between 1960-1980s but I cannot confirm or guaranteeOrigin: United States, USAMarks: Back of the round box clasp includes an attached oval plate that reads ALICE CAVINESS Materials: Unknown gold tone plated metal, unknown type of molded plastic or resin, unknown string/cord that appears to look like nylon but I cannot guarantee what it is made of PURCHASE DETAILS: QUESTIONS: I actively try to disclose all issues that I find with the piece and prefer to have a smooth transaction for both of us so please message any questions/concerns regarding the listing PRIOR to bidding/purchaseRETURNS: Items must be returned via the exact method and packaging as the original shipment including tracking/etc. Refund will be made once the item has arrived back to me in original condition with no damage. Items that appear to have been altered by the buyer, replaced or cleaned/polished/etc will not be accepted for return this includes damage caused due to buyer wear & missing pieces/components that were visible in listing images. Returned items will be thoroughly inspected for any alterations as compared to the original listing photos. Due to the variations in device screens and monitors, colors may vary slightly, therefore I cannot guarantee that what you see accurately portrays the colors of each item. Please message with any questions regarding colors/etc
Price: 48 USD
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
End Time: 2025-01-23T20:24:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.65 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: No
Closure: Box
Signed: Yes
Color: Brown
Material: Metal, Plastic
Main Stone Color: Brown
Metal: Unknown
Necklace Length: 32 in
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Alice Caviness
Type: Necklace
Era: Undated
Style: Beaded, Statement
Base Metal: Unknown
Theme: Art, Beauty, Bohemian
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States