Art Deco Faceted Citrine Bead Necklace wood Dates from the latter half

Dates from the latter half of the 19th century

but I think it means "choose over all the rest" (as in I choose you over all the rest

a watcher by night

alluding to the name of the material first used to solder gold by Theophrastus in 315 BC

It's crafted in sterling silver and snakewood (touch for luck)

Art Deco Faceted Citrine Bead Necklace wood Dates from the latter halfDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 Captivating citrine bead necklace dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. The graduated beads are faceted and display only the faintest hint of colour and cause the light to "pool" inside them as they move when worn. STONES Citrine MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 18. 5 inches Beads range from 1. 5cm to 0. 7cm WEIGHT 61 grams MARKS Clasp marked STERLING CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age