Bold, sculptural, and instantly recognizable, this vintage Ben-Amun necklace features oversized graduated red resin beads with the brand’s signature high-shine lacquered finish. The resin is infused with mica-like reflective inclusions, creating a dimensional, gemstone-like depth that shifts beautifully in the light.

A few beads show surface texture breaks that are inherent to this specific resin formula rather than from age or wear. Because these large beads are filled with broad, scale-like inclusions, on two beads an inclusion sat close to the surface, and the material separated cleanly along that plane. This is a structural property of the resin—a one-time formation characteristic—rather than ongoing fragility.

One is located near the drill-hole on a large bead (not noticeable when worn), and one on a smaller bead that remains visible upon close inspection.

These traits are directly related to the unique composition of Ben-Amun’s 1980s textured resins and do not affect the necklace’s integrity or wearability. The piece remains solid, stable, and visually striking.

Necklace length is 37 in

This item is featured in our blog: Thinking of things: Ben Amun, 1980s, and the Aesthetic of Bold Resin Jewelry.