Indian Necklace

Citrine nuggets, amethyst beads and a lot of gold-lit afternoon.

This necklace of gold, citrine and amethyst comes from India. Gem bead necklaces are commonly worn in India for festivals and weddings, and the stones are valued for their color and warmth. Large honey-yellow citrine pieces are shaped as polished, flattened nuggets and strung with smaller yellow beads, deep violet amethyst, and little gold spacers. The mix of sizes gives it a loose, organic rhythm rather than a strict pattern, and the faceted pieces catch the light well.

About 18 inches long. Wear it, or let it coil on a dark tray and glow.