A
beautiful nod to Scotland's rich jewellery heritage, this vintage-style glass
bead necklace captures the look and romance of traditional Scottish agate
without the weight or fragility of stone.
The
necklace is composed of multi-coloured, mottled oval glass beads designed to
emulate natural agate, each bead displaying its own unique marbling of earthy
greens, ambers, browns, and soft greys. Tiny amber-toned glass spacer beads add
warmth and subtle sparkle, while gold-tone spacers provide gentle contrast and
rhythm throughout the strand.
Measuring
an elegant flapper length of approximately 133 cm (44 inches), this long
single-strand necklace offers versatile styling. Wear it long for a classic
1920s-inspired silhouette or double it for a layered look that pairs
beautifully with both knitwear and dresses.
While
authentic Scottish agate jewellery dates back to the Victorian era and was
famously popularised by Queen Victoria's love of Balmoral, necklaces such as
this are vintage glass interpretations.
Pieces
like this were especially popular during the mid-to-late 20th century,
particularly from the 1950s through the 1970s, when Scottish jewellery styles
enjoyed renewed interest. Many examples from this era were produced using
Murano or Czech glass techniques, prized for their rich colour and
craftsmanship.
This
necklace is a wonderful example of vintage costume jewellery that blends
historical inspiration with wearable charm. A timeless accessory for collectors
and lovers of heritage-inspired design alike.