Vintage necklace of graduated and knotted red rutilated quartz large freeform beads. nlbd1133

A vintage necklace of sensational sparkling clear quartz polished freeform large beads with reddish rutiles. The red threads give the stones a pinkish glow. Rutile is a separate specie of mineral that varies from colorless to brilliant red as in the case of this necklace. It often indicates the source of the material based on the color of the rutile. These particular beads are from Brazil. The 46 beads vary from 18mm to 28mm in length. They are graduated in size and each bead is knotted. Sterling silver spring clasp. The necklace measures 32 inches in length. 142 grams.