Howard Newcomb of Portland designed and built a machine to turn out these beautiful Ceramic Beads. The noted Ceramic Artist has been well established in the American handmade bead community since 1972. This is a designer signed Howard Newcomb 7 Strand Ombre Ceramic Bead Bracelet with Sterling Silver ends and chain. Measures 7" up to 8.5" depending on where you clasp the hook to the chain. This historic Treasure has Patina, which most Collectors prefer however, should its new owner decide, it would polish right up with Silver polish. You'll love this Unique Vintage Bracelet for your Exquisite Jewelry Collection. Item F17 I've been in Vintage/Antique jewelry for over 30yrs and I sell some new items occasionally. Feel free to ask questions. MY LISTINGS GENERALLY CONSIST OF MANY ONE OF A KIND OR VERY RARE PIECES, SOLID 14KT ITEMS, PLATINUM, 18KT, DIAMONDS, AMETHYSTS, TOPAZ, AGATE, EMERALDS, SAPPHIRES, OPALS, STERLING SILVER, VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE PIECES, BOLD AND RUNWAY-ERA. DESIGNERS SUCH AS GIVENCHY PARIS NEW YORK, CHRISTIAN DIOR FRANCE, FENDI ITALY, VALENTINO, KENNETH JAY LANE, CHANEL, ALEXIS BITTAR, YVES SAINT LAURENT, HENRI BENDEL, HERMES, JUDITH JACK, KATE SPADE, MICHAEL KORS, MIRIAM HASKELL, CORO,PRADA,HERMES,GUCCI.