Sapphire Melon Bead Art Deco Necklace

Sapphire blue glass beads molded in the shape of melons form this lovely Art Deco necklace. Exactly when this necklace was made is uncertain, but I associate melon beads with the Art Deco era. This necklace was professionally restrung with knots after the photos were taken. The gold-tone clasp has a tongue-in-groove closure.