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Running Bear Shop Sterling Silver Malachite Beaded Necklace

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Start price: $5

Estimated price: $400 - $700

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Description

A sterling silver beaded necklace featuring a large malachite pendant, with the hallmark of Running Bear Shop. The necklace strand is composed of spherical dark green banded malachite beads, cylindrical black onyx beads, disc-shaped white shell heishi beads, and smaller gaspeite and silver-toned spacer beads. The central pendant showcases a large oval malachite cabochon, set in a sterling silver bezel adorned with twisted wire and small silver-toned bead accents, suspended from a fluted bail. The necklace secures with a hook-and-eye clasp with an extender chain. Visible markings include "RB" and "925" on the reverse of the pendant, and "925" on a small tag attached to the extender chain.

Length: 20 inches

Pendant: 2.25 inches (length, including bail) x 1.25 inches (width)

Weight: 74 GR