Indian Silver Necklace

Warm amber, rust and smoky beads, all cut with lots of tiny facets.

This carnelian and sterling silver necklace is from India, and is contemporary. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5 percent silver with other metal, usually copper, which makes it harder than pure silver for everyday wear. Necklace of irregular faceted stones in orange, brick red, brown and smoky grey, strung in a single graduated line. Each bead has a polished surface with angular cuts that catch the light. A dark fastening sits at the back. It is 20 inches long.

Like a handful of sunset, neatly strung.