Antique Italian Jade Small Bead Necklace Vermeil Clasp 800 Silver

Acvery old fine stone bead necklace featuring natural green stone beads, traditionally hand-knotted and finished with a decorative Italian vermeil clasp. The clasp is hallmarked 800 silver with Italian registration mark ⭐ 1072 VI (Vicenza), indicating authentic Italian origin and early to mid-20th century production. The clasp is vermeil (gold-washed silver), now softly worn with age, consistent with genuine antique jewellery. The stones are natural nephrite jade. This type of beadwork and knotting is characteristic of early European jade jewellery. • Origin: Italy (Vicenza) • Period: c. 1930s–1950s • Stones: Natural green stone beads (likely nephrite jade) • Clasp: Vermeil over 800 silver • Hallmarks: 800, ⭐ 1072 VI • Length: approx 56cm • Bead size: approx 0.5cm • Construction: Hand-knotted between beads Used antique condition. One stone is damaged (clearly shown in photos). Vermeil layer is gently worn on the clasp. Structurally sound and fully wearable. These are fine jade beads not large stone beads, please see all measurements. A beautiful authentic antique stone necklace with Italian provenance, ideal for collectors of early gemstone jewellery, jade pieces, and antique European silver.