Faceted Amethyst Nugget Beaded Necklace String

There is a particular violet that belongs only to amethyst: neither grape nor plum, but something older and more considered. Each bead in this string has been faceted from natural amethyst, cut to reveal the stone's inner play of light across its angled planes. Unlike smooth cabochons, the faceted nugget form catches and refracts rather than simply absorbs, so the colour shifts from pale lavender at the edges to a deeper, cooler purple at the centre of each piece. The beads are not uniform spheres but gently irregular nuggets, averaging one inch (approximately 2.5 cm) across, which gives the strand an unhurried, organic character. Twenty-one beads are strung across a sixteen-inch (approximately 40.6 cm) length, sitting at the collarbone with quiet authority. At 96.3 grams, there is genuine presence here: enough weight to feel intentional, not so much as to fatigue. Wear this strand over a fine ivory or ecru kurta for an evening at a gallery or an intimate dinner, where the violet holds its own without competing with embroidery. It pairs equally well with a steel-grey or deep teal silk saree, letting the beads serve as the sole ornament at the neckline. One string is priced and sold as a single strand, offered free-size at its standard sixteen-inch length, making it a straightforward choice for most necklines. The faceted surface resists surface scratching better than polished stones and requires only a soft cloth to maintain its clarity.

Details

• Material: Amethyst
• Dimensions: 16" Inch String Height Avg Bead Size 1 inch Avg 21 Beads Per Strand
• Weight: 96.3 g
• SKU: LDB149