Unusual antique 'pools of light' STYLE choker necklace with undrilled GLASS orbs in ornate, but rustic silver tone settings with subtle gilt aurora_borealis green and blue satin glass

green and blue satin glass faceted beads strung on rolled gold wires

The brooches are both in very good vintage condition - the photos show the minor

This was influenced by the need for base metals for the war effort when the US joined WWII in the 1940s

the light going into the orb from its surroundings still experiences that same lens-based refractive effect and so the light that comes out is diffused but it is also somewhat focused

fastening with a secure spring ring clasp

Unusual antique 'pools of light' STYLE choker necklace with undrilled GLASS orbs in ornate, but rustic silver tone settings with subtle gilt aurora_borealis green and blue satin glassReally unusual antique 'pools of light' STYLE glass orb and rustic silver tone choker necklace. These large glass orbs are undrilled so the pool of light effect is maximised. Each orb is set in an ornate silver tone gilt setting that encloses the orb securely. The settings have pretty engraving. Text is rotated 180 degrees when viewed through an orb as I've attempted to show in picture five. Please note that this is more of a rustic, artisanal version