Rose bead necklace

necklace

Necklace; Rose bead necklace; from the collection of Captain Richard C. Mears (1829-1899); necklace comprised of an alternating pattern of rose beads (24 total) and small faceted "crystal" beads (26 total), strung on a cotton cord that has snapped at one end, and was originally connected by a small, patterned, metal "tab insert" clasp.