Indian Silver Necklace

A string of cut beads in butterscotch and smoky brown, draped over velvet.

This yellow quartz and silver necklace is from India, and is contemporary. Quartz is a common, hard mineral that occurs in many colors, and yellow varieties are sometimes sold under the name citrine. Faceted, nugget-shaped beads in glowing yellow with cloudy tan and brown patches circle a black display bust. They are largest at the front and steadily smaller toward the back, with sparkly, angular surfaces. It is 20 inches long.

Warm enough to make a black velvet bust look cheerful.