?Condition: Excellent, no cracked or chipped glass, no repairs, all original ?Size: 42 inches, weighs 157g ?Colors: tortoiseshell ?Marks: Clasp signed Alice Caviness on clasp ?Era: 1950s ?Beads: Approx 100 fluid draping graduated cube art glass beads, hand knotted between each cube for scratch-proof security and timeless durability. Largest beads are .50 inch (13mm) and smallest by clasp are .25 inch (6.5mm). ?Materials: art glass beads, gold tone metal ?Style/Features: Step into mid-century glamour with this rare signed Alice Caviness necklace, a true collector's gem from her innovative 1950s era. Known for her whimsical, sculptural designs that blended organic flair with accessible luxury. Caviness crafted pieces like this to evoke the warmth of forbidden amber. This single strand opera beauty features a mesmerizing cascade of cube beads in rich, mottled tortoiseshell patterned art glass showcasing those signature brown black swirls that cast amber light through them. This exact tortoiseshell variant is a unicorn, no direct matches online making it a standout for Alice Caviness enthusiasts. ?Care: Store flat on soft cloth Ships Priority Mail small box with signature tracking to protect your purchase. Priced for the discerning collector who appreciates it's one-of-a-kind status, serious inquiries welcome.