This fun necklace is vintage circa 1950s/60s. It is fashioned from small, slightly faceted plastic beads. They are the cheapy, very light weight type. They measure 48 inches long and 1 inch wide when laying flat. There are 9 strands. This necklace is probably from Japan although it could also be from West Germany. It looks great worn with the similar green plastic bead necklace I have listed. I love this plastic stuff!