Vintage Austrian Crystal Necklace 12 Strand Graduated Multi Strand Statement Necklace Faceted Bicone Beads Clear Gray Black Ombre Cascade 1950s 1960s Mid Century Costume Jewelry

This spectacular vintage Austrian crystal necklace features twelve graduated strands of intricately faceted bicone glass/crystal beads cascading from clear colorless through light gray and smoky dark gray to dramatic jet black. The four-stage ombré progression creates exceptional depth, sparkle and movement, while elaborate rhinestone-set terminals add another level of brilliance. Marked AUSTRIA, this substantial necklace is an outstanding example of glamorous late 1950s–1960s mid century costume jewelry.

The twelve strands are arranged in four graduating color groups—three clear, three light gray, three dark gray and three jet black. The shortest inner clear strand measures approximately 14.5 inches from the clasp, while the longest outer black strand measures approximately 20 inches. The necklace weighs an impressive 164 grams. Each decorative terminal is set with five approximately 6 mm gray rhinestones and four approximately 7 mm clear rhinestones, for 18 terminal stones in total. The numerous facets of the bicone beads catch and reflect light beautifully, emphasizing the dramatic graduated cascade across the neckline.

A striking choice for collectors of vintage Austrian crystal jewelry, multi strand necklaces, mid century costume jewelry and dramatic vintage statement pieces. Its sophisticated black, smoky gray and clear palette also lends itself beautifully to cocktail, evening, black tie and formal wear. The necklace is stamped AUSTRIA but is unmarked as to maker.