Vintage Made in Austria Black Faceted Crystal Glass Bead Necklace – Mid-Century

Vintage Made in Austria Black Faceted Crystal Glass Bead Necklace Hand Knotted  Description  Beautiful vintage Made in Austria black faceted glass/crystal bead necklace featuring graduated beads with a rich, jet-black finish and brilliant faceting that catches the light beautifully.  The beads have a substantial, heavy feel consistent with glass rather than plastic and are individually hand knotted—a quality detail often found in better vintage bead jewelry. Smaller faceted beads graduate into larger statement beads toward the center.  Features an unusual vintage metal clasp assembly with dangling faceted bead accents. Clasp hardware is marked Austria; additional lettering is worn/difficult to read.  Details:  * Vintage Austrian jewelry * Black faceted glass/crystal beads * Graduated bead design * Hand-knotted construction * Heavy/substantial feel * Approx. 18” long * Mid-century era, likely 1950s–1960s * Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear to metal hardware  A beautiful example of classic Austrian glass jewelry—elegant enough for evening wear but also striking styled with modern or vintage clothing.