Vintage Black Four Strand Beaded Necklace | Hand Painted Floral Accents | Victorian Mourning Revival

Dark, mysterious, and gorgeously over-the-top, this long four strand necklace channels the grandeur of Victorian mourning jewellery while keeping things delightfully lightweight. Glossy black beads drape in loops, anchored on each side by an oval focal bead hand painted with delicate lilac blooms picked out in gold a clue that points to 1970s East Asian (likely Japanese) craftsmanship.

Despite its theatrical length and abundance of beads, the piece wears comfortably thanks to its early plastic construction. A tidy barrel clasp finish the design, ensuring the strands sit neatly and secure whether you style them over a high neck blouse or let them tumble dramatically against bare skin.

Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or missing paint. The clasp works smoothly, and the full end-to-end length measures about 80cm, giving you that sweeping opera length silhouette with four layers draped at the front.

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