{"product_id":"reimagined-v-i-n-t-a-g-e-craft-and-crafty-re-worked-sterling-silver-bench-bead-chain-18-5","title":"reimagined V I N T A G E \/\/ craft and crafty \/ re-worked sterling silver bench bead chain \/ 18.5\", 56.7g","description":"\u003cp\u003ea vintage artisan-made Mexican bench bead chain with uniform sturdy hollow beads strung on a handmade narrow paperclip chain has been modified to accept a playful costume metal\/paint carabiner clasp mid-chain. the carabiner was 'borrowed' from a kid assortment of carabiners for lanyard crafts, so it's being thrown in gratis, since it doesn't have any real value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebench bead chain is sterling silver, made in Mexico, modified in SF with new oval jump rings mid-chain that are not soldered shut, but are sturdy enough gauge to support the carabiner and some pendants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003enecklace without carabiner clasp is ~18.5\" long\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebench beads are ~8mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweighs 56.7g without carabiner clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheart carabiner is ~25.7mm east\/west x ~25mm north\/south\u003cbr\u003efor a pendant's bail to fit onto this carabiner the bail's opening must be at least ~3.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eC O N D I T I O N \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ein very good reworked vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehollow bench beads are free from notable dents and dings, but do have time-earned patina, especially at the center seam on each bead — bench beads are handmade and each one will have variations in hue, construction, shape, etc, which is part of their charm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eheavy, time-earned, uneven patina — polishing decisions are left to the buyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003enew carabiner clasp is costume jewelry — likely paint over mystery metal, but it's sturdy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis is a reworked vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS H O P  A G R E E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping \u0026amp; exchange policies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS K I N\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eS E N S I T I V I T I E S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the ‘FAQs’ section \u003ci\u003ebefore \u003c\/i\u003epurchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and\/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rajah Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58328741609775,"sku":null,"price":388.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3606\/5583\/files\/IMG_4255_1.jpg?v=1786671502","url":"https:\/\/therajahpress.com\/products\/reimagined-v-i-n-t-a-g-e-craft-and-crafty-re-worked-sterling-silver-bench-bead-chain-18-5","provider":"The Rajah Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}