Antique Art Deco Orange Mother of Pearl Balamuti Flapper Bead Necklace
Sumptuous and striking, this Art Deco continuous strand showcases natural, undyed Mother of Pearl in glowing shades of orange, butterscotch and pale cream, interspaced with sparkling faceted Rock Crystal rondelles. Each polished bead reveals gentle translucency and subtle banding for a wonderfully tactile, organic feel.
Often described as “Balamuti”, the palette is warm and inviting while the Rock Crystal lends crisp light between the glossy spheres. A chic Deco classic that can be worn long or doubled for effortless impact.
Layaway - Partial payments until it’s ready to ship. Bag a treat.
Description
Sumptuous and striking, this Art Deco continuous strand showcases natural, undyed Mother of Pearl in glowing shades of orange, butterscotch and pale cream, interspaced with sparkling faceted Rock Crystal rondelles. Each polished bead reveals gentle translucency and subtle banding for a wonderfully tactile, organic feel.
Often described as “Balamuti”, the palette is warm and inviting while the Rock Crystal lends crisp light between the glossy spheres. A chic Deco classic that can be worn long or doubled for effortless impact.
SKU: C9697
Item Details
ERA: Art Deco (1920–1939)
MEASUREMENTS: Necklace length is 46" or 116.8cm long.
Mother of Pearl beads are approx. 9mm in diameter.
Rock Crystal rondelles are 4.5mm wide x 2mm deep.
WEIGHT: 125g
MATERIALS: Tests as —, Mother of Pearl (natural, undyed), Rock Crystal
HALLMARKS: Since we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.
PACKAGING: Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.
Condition
EXCELLENT: Beads are glossy with minimal surface wear; a few show tiny nicks or pits and light wear at the drill holes under magnification. The faceted Rock Crystal spacers have occasional small edge chips visible on close inspection. The strand is secure and has been well cared for.
Shipping
All orders are shipped using DHL express and are securely padded in transit, with full tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. Alternate couriers are available by special request.
- NEXT-DAY delivery to the UK and EU
- Delivery to the USA in TWO WORKING DAYS
- Orders placed by 9am (GMT) will be dispatched the same day
RETURNS:
You can return your item for a full refund for any reason by simply getting in touch to let us know within 14 days of receiving it.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER:
This item will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in a Lillicoco presentation box, tied up with a pink ribbon. You’ll also receive a handwritten information booklet and free polishing cloth too!
Please message us or call +44(0)117 925 4798 if you have any questions!
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Ring Size Conversion Chart
| Ring Size | Diameter (Inside) | Circumference (Inside) | |||
| UK / Australia | USA / Canada | MM | Inches | MM | Inches |
| A | 1/2 | 11.95 | 0.47 | 37.54 | 1.49 |
| A 1/2 | 3/4 | 12.18 | 0.48 | 38.26 | 1.51 |
| B | 1 | 12.37 | 0.49 | 38.86 | 1.53 |
| B 1/2 | 1 1/4 | 12.6 | 0.50 | 39.58 | 1.56 |
| C | 1 1/2 | 12.78 | 0.50 | 40.15 | 1.58 |
| C 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 13 | 0.51 | 40.84 | 1.61 |
| D | 2 | 13.21 | 0.52 | 41.5 | 1.63 |
| D 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 13.41 | 0.53 | 42.13 | 1.66 |
| E | 2 1/2 | 13.61 | 0.54 | 42.76 | 1.68 |
| E 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 13.83 | 0.54 | 43.45 | 1.71 |
| F | 3 | 14.05 | 0.55 | 44.14 | 1.74 |
| F 1/2 | 3 1/8 | 14.15 | 0.56 | 44.45 | 1.75 |
| F 3/4 | 3 1/4 | 14.25 | 0.56 | 44.77 | 1.76 |
| G | 3 3/8 | 14.36 | 0.57 | 45.11 | 1.77 |
| G 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 14.45 | 0.57 | 45.4 | 1.79 |
| G 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 14.56 | 0.57 | 45.74 | 1.8 |
| H | 3 3/4 | 14.65 | 0.58 | 46.02 | 1.81 |
| H 1/2 | 4 | 14.86 | 0.59 | 46.68 | 1.84 |
| I | 4 1/4 | 15.04 | 0.59 | 47.25 | 1.86 |
| I 1/2 | 4 1/2 | 15.27 | 0.60 | 47.97 | 1.89 |
| J | 4 5/8 | 15.4 | 0.61 | 48.38 | 1.9 |
| J 1/4 | 4 3/4 | 15.53 | 0.61 | 48.79 | 1.92 |
| J 1/2 | 5 | 15.7 | 0.62 | 49.32 | 1.94 |
| K | 5 1/8 | 15.8 | 0.62 | 49.64 | 1.95 |
| K 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 15.9 | 0.63 | 49.95 | 1.97 |
| K 1/2 | 5 3/8 | 16 | 0.63 | 50.27 | 1.98 |
| L | 5 1/2 | 16.1 | 0.63 | 50.58 | 1.99 |
| L 1/4 | 5 3/4 | 16.3 | 0.64 | 51.21 | 2.02 |
| L 1/2 | 5 7/8 | 16.41 | 0.65 | 51.55 | 2.03 |
| M | 6 | 16.51 | 0.65 | 51.87 | 2.04 |
| M 1/2 | 6 1/4 | 16.71 | 0.66 | 52.5 | 2.07 |
| N | 6 1/2 | 16.92 | 0.67 | 53.16 | 2.09 |
| N 1/2 | 6 3/4 | 17.13 | 0.67 | 53.82 | 2.12 |
| O | 7 | 17.35 | 0.68 | 54.51 | 2.15 |
| O 1/2 | 7 1/4 | 17.45 | 0.69 | 54.82 | 2.16 |
| P | 7 1/2 | 17.75 | 0.70 | 55.76 | 2.2 |
| P 1/2 | 7 3/4 | 17.97 | 0.71 | 56.45 | 2.22 |
| Q | 8 | 18.19 | 0.72 | 57.15 | 2.25 |
| Q 1/2 | 8 1/4 | 18.35 | 0.72 | 57.65 | 2.27 |
| Q 3/4 | 8 1/2 | 18.53 | 0.73 | 58.21 | 2.29 |
| R | 8 5/8 | 18.61 | 0.73 | 58.47 | 2.3 |
| R 1/4 | 8 3/4 | 18.69 | 0.74 | 58.72 | 2.31 |
| R 1/2 | 8 7/8 | 18.8 | 0.74 | 59.06 | 2.32 |
| R 3/4 | 9 | 18.89 | 0.75 | 59.34 | 2.35 |
| S | 9 1/8 | 19.1 | 0.75 | 60 | 2.36 |
| S 1/4 | 9 1/4 | 19.22 | 0.76 | 60.38 | 2.38 |
| S 1/2 | 9 3/8 | 19.31 | 0.76 | 60.66 | 2.39 |
| S 3/4 | 9 1/2 | 19.41 | 0.76 | 60.98 | 2.4 |
| T | 9 5/8 | 19.51 | 0.77 | 61.29 | 2.41 |
| T 1/4 | 9 3/4 | 19.62 | 0.77 | 61.64 | 2.43 |
| T 1/2 | 10 | 19.84 | 0.78 | 62.33 | 2.45 |
| U | 10 1/4 | 20.02 | 0.79 | 62.89 | 2.48 |
| U 1/2 | 10 1/2 | 20.2 | 0.80 | 63.46 | 2.5 |
| V | 10 5/8 | 20.32 | 0.80 | 63.84 | 2.51 |
| V 1/4 | 10 3/4 | 20.44 | 0.81 | 64.21 | 2.53 |
| V 1/2 | 11 | 20.68 | 0.81 | 64.97 | 2.56 |
| W | 11 1/8 | 20.76 | 0.82 | 65.22 | 2.57 |
| W 1/4 | 11 1/4 | 20.85 | 0.82 | 65.5 | 2.58 |
| W 1/2 | 11 3/8 | 20.94 | 0.82 | 65.78 | 2.59 |
| W 3/4 | 11 1/2 | 21.08 | 0.83 | 66.22 | 2.61 |
| X | 11 5/8 | 21.18 | 0.83 | 66.54 | 2.62 |
| X 1/4 | 11 3/4 | 21.24 | 0.84 | 66.73 | 2.63 |
| X 1/2 | 11 7/8 | 21.3 | 0.84 | 66.92 | 2.64 |
| Y | 12 | 21.49 | 0.85 | 67.51 | 2.66 |
| Y 1/2 | 12 1/4 | 21.69 | 0.85 | 68.14 | 2.68 |
| Z | 12 1/2 | 21.89 | 0.86 | 68.77 | 2.71 |
Layaway
Spread the Cost
Layaway Installment Plans
A layaway is an interest-free payment plan that enables you to reserve an item with an initial deposit, and then pay the balance over 60 days.
Layaway is very popular with Lillicoco customers, particularly when making a more considered purchase.
How It Works
In total, you will make three payments over three months:
Day 1: 33.33%
Day 30: 33.33%
Day 60: 33.33%
Your layaway purchase is reserved for you as soon as the initial payment has been taken.
Your order is shipped once the full balance has been paid.
All of our usual terms and conditions apply with a layaway purchase, although 15% of the invoice total is nonrefundable in case of cancellation or return, acting as an administration fee.
A layaway is not a loan, nor is it a form of credit. A credit check is not required to put an item on layaway, and missing a payment will not affect your credit score.
If you do not complete your layaway on schedule your reservation may be cancelled and your payments may be refunded, minus the administration fee.