Rare Lucite Pearly Beaded Necklace in Victorian Trinket Dish with 22K Gold Trim

(B1)This vintage, sheeny, 33" oval-shaped Lucite bead continuous necklace adds a bit of elegance to any outfit. The Victorian trinket dish with 22k gold accents is included. The beads are adorned with intricate gold-colored metal caps at each end. and each are linked individually. Jewelry made out of Lucite began in the 1930's and continued throughout the 1950's in popularity. 22k gold refers to gold that is 22 parts pure gold out of a total of 24 parts. This means it is approximately 91.67% pure gold, with the remaining 8.33% made up of other metals, such as copper or silver, which are alloyed with the gold to enhance its strength and durability. 22k gold is softer than lower karat golds (like 18k or 14k), which means it can be more susceptible to scratches and dents.