Japan Mid Century 3 Strand Glass Faux Pearl Necklace UV Glow

• 2 different blue glass faux pearl beads • 3 different color blue round glass beads • 3 different color molded glass beads • UV reactive faceted blue crystal beads • Adjustable length 14.5"-17" • Hook clasp closure •Signed Japan on clasp • 3 strands in good, vintage, preloved, and wearable condition. After WWII, Japan's economy was rebuilt with assistance from the Allied Powers, and manufacturing industries, including jewelry, grew rapidly. The "Japan" mark became common as a result of trade agreements and requirements for exported goods to be labeled with their country of origin. During this time, Japan became a major exporter of costume jewelry to the United States and Europe. The jewelry was affordable, appealing to the growing middle-class market. Jewelry marked "Japan" was most commonly produced between the late 1940s and the early 1960s.