A whimsical, one-of-a-kind vintage charm necklace that reads like a tiny menagerie come to life. Suspended from a figaro-style sterling silver chain (clasp stamped 925) are a charming cast of silver-toned animal figures — including a lizard/chameleon, a perched owl, a bear, a dinosaur/bird, a monkey, and what appears to be a leaping deer or fawn — all mingling with an abundant cascade of colorful lucite beads in flower, leaf, teardrop, and globe shapes across a vivid palette of teal, pink, orange, amber, blue, and red. The back of one charm is clearly stamped LIJ © / NY S/S, indicating a New York maker’s mark with sterling silver content. The piece has an artisan, curated quality — some charms are wire-wrapped with clusters of glassy beads in the style of mid-century to 1980s handmade jewelry. The overall effect is joyful, layered, and absolutely wearable — bohemian enough for everyday styling, collectible enough for a display. ∙ Chain: Sterling silver (.925) figaro-MEASURES 21 in