Vintage Les Bernard Signed Jade Bead Necklace Hand Knotted Barrel Clasp 34"

Brand: Les Bernard, Inc. Era: Vintage (Circa 1970s–1980s) Material: Natural Mottled Nephrite Jade / Stone Color: Soft Seafoam Green / Light Green Closure: Ribbed Metal Screw Barrel Clasp Necklace Length: 34" Bead Size: 9.8mm Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning vintage single-strand beaded necklace by the renowned high-end costume designer Les Bernard, Inc. This piece features beautiful, round natural jade stones showing gorgeous variations of mottled light seafoam green tones and unique swirling matrix lines. Each individual bead is meticulously hand-knotted on matching silk cord to prevent friction and ensure a beautiful drape when worn.The necklace is finished with a classic silver-tone, textured screw barrel clasp. Hanging securely near the clasp is the original, highly collectible authentic oval metal hang tag stamped clearly with "LES BERNARD INC." About the Designer: Operating from 1963 to 1996, Les Bernard was a premier American fashion pioneer celebrated for high-class, avant-garde costume jewelry designs. They frequently blended fine semi-precious stones with high-quality components and famously designed statement runway jewelry for elite fashion houses and television series like Dynasty. Condition Report: Overall Condition: Very good vintage condition with gorgeous stone luster. Cord Integrity: The necklace shows a few areas of minor, age-appropriate cord stretching between the knots (as highlighted in the photographs). The strand remains entir