Turquoise Lacquer Floral Multi Strand Necklace Set

There is a particular kind of joy that lives in colour, and this necklace carries all of it. Lacquerwork of this kind belongs to a long tradition of craft practiced across Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat, where artisans coat and layer resin-based lacquer over a base form, pressing cut glass stones into the surface while the material is still yielding. Here, that technique produces a multi-strand floral necklace in turquoise, each strand punctuated by blossoms whose petals are filled with luminous cut glass. The flowers sit flat and deliberate, the way Rajasthani ornament so often does: bold in silhouette, disciplined in repeat. Turquoise lacquer has a particular warmth against brown and golden skin tones, neither too cool nor too saturated, and the cut glass catches light with a modest, honest sparkle rather than an aggressive shine. The earrings, at approximately 3.8 cm in height, echo the floral motif without overwhelming the face. For a summer afternoon at a mehendi gathering, pair it over a mustard anarkali in chanderi; for the diaspora wardrobe, it reads beautifully against a crisp ivory linen kurta at a cultural evening. Either way, it asks for little else at the neck. The necklace measures approximately 17.8 cm with an adjustable cord, meaning it fits across a range of necklines without alteration. At 29 grams the set is light enough for a full afternoon of wear. The lacquer finish is smooth and sealed, making this a practical, packable piece.

Details

• Material: Lacquer with Cut Glass
• Dimensions: 7.0 inch Necklace Length with Adjustable Cord
  1.5 inch Earrings Height
• Weight: 29.0 g
• SKU: JXO75