Indian Silver Necklace

Strands of cream, grey and green, with one silver bead set at the center.

This necklace from India is made of silver and mixed beads. Multi-strand bead necklaces are commonly worn across South Asia, often combining glass, stone and metal pieces. Here several strands of pale, creamy beads are broken up by small green faceted stones, while upper strands show darker beads of grey-blue and olive with a few gleaming pearl-like drops. A single silver bicone bead hangs at the middle. The tones are soft and earthy, and the strands drape unevenly in a natural way.

About 18 inches long. A quiet necklace, made to be looked at closely.