Faceted Multi-Stone Sterling Silver Necklace

There is a quiet confidence in a necklace that speaks through its stones rather than its setting. Cut to catch whatever light falls on them, the faceted stones in this piece are assembled in a graduated arrangement, each one held in a fine sterling silver bezel that frames without overwhelming. The multi-stone composition suggests the sensibility of lapidary traditions found in Jaipur's gem bazaars, where craftsmen understand that a faceted stone, properly set, needs very little else. The sterling silver itself is worked with a clean, understated finish, neither oxidised nor heavily polished, sitting at a midpoint that flatters the stones beside it. At 13.87 grams, the necklace carries perceptible weight, the kind that reminds you it is there without ever becoming a burden. The total length of 8.8 inches, approximately 22.4 centimetres, keeps the piece close to the collarbone. Worn with a fine silk kurta in a neutral or ivory, this necklace becomes the single considered element in an otherwise quiet ensemble. It works equally well over a round-necked linen dress for a diaspora gathering where understated Indian craft is welcome but formality is not insisted upon. Because it is sterling silver, this is a piece that can be worn daily without anxiety. The free-size silhouette fits most necklines, and the secure closure means it moves comfortably through long evenings. A gentle polish with a silver cloth will return its original brightness whenever it fades.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 8.8 inch Length
• Weight: 13.87 g
• SKU: LDD411