Faceted Black Spinel Sterling Silver Necklace

There are stones that absorb light rather than scatter it, and black spinel is precisely that kind of quiet authority. This single-strand necklace is centred on a faceted black spinel set in sterling silver, a pairing that belongs to the cooler, more restrained tradition of Indian silver jewellery rather than the gilded warmth of Kundan or Jadau work. The stone, cut to reveal its depth through clean geometric facets, sits within a silver bezel or prong setting that keeps the focus entirely on the gem's velvety, near-obsidian surface. At nine millimetres in height, the pendant occupies exactly the right amount of the décolletage: present without demanding. The piece weighs just four grams, so the silver itself is drawn fine, kept spare. Sterling silver at this gauge acquires a quiet, slightly cool lustre that suits black spinel's character far better than high-polish gold ever would. Wear it over a Chanderi silk kurta in ivory or deep teal for a weekday that requires polish without ceremony. It is equally at home with a fine-knit merino and wide-leg trousers for an evening abroad, where its understatement reads as confidence. The necklace is free size, adjusting to the wearer's preferred length, and comes as pictured. Four grams of sterling silver sits lightly against the sternum through long hours without fatigue. The silver is suited to daily wear and benefits from a soft cloth rub to maintain its characteristic cool sheen.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 9 mm Height
• Weight: 4.0 g
• SKU: LAZ67