Indian Silver Necklace

Honey-colored amber, silver beads, and a plain cross at the center.

This necklace combines amber and sterling silver, with its origins given in the record as Ethiopia, Morocco and India. Amber beads of this warm tone are commonly strung with silver in the jewelry of North and East Africa. Large, irregular beads in shades from butter to caramel are interspersed with small silver spheres. A solid cross with flared, squared arms hangs from the center on a pair of silver beads. The beads show natural cracks and cloudiness.

About 20 inches long. Heavy, warm, and made to be noticed.