Granulated Sterling Silver Beads Set of Six Pieces

There is something quietly ceremonial about a bead that has been made to hold light rather than catch it. Granulation is one of the oldest metalworking techniques known to the subcontinent, predating the Mughal courts and surviving in quiet workshops from Rajasthan to the Deccan. Each of these sterling silver beads is built from the same principle: minute spheres of silver fused to a surface without solder, held in place by the physics of heat and alloy alone. The result is a tactile, almost geological texture, a field of tiny domes that scatter light rather than reflect it wholesale. At five millimetres in height and six millimetres in width, each bead is compact and precise, sitting close to the throat when strung. The sterling silver is cool to the touch and carries the honest weight of an unplated, undisguised metal. Sold in sets of six, they invite the wearer to compose her own length and layering. String them on a fine silver wire for a single, close-collared strand worn over a handloom silk kurta at a festive afternoon gathering. Alternatively, combine two sets on a longer cord and layer them over a white linen dress for a contemporary occasion where heritage texture reads as considered, not costumed. These beads are free-size by nature, adapting to any stringing configuration. Sterling silver is durable for daily wear and develops a gentle patina over time that only deepens the granulated surface, making each bead more characterful with every season of use.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 5 mm Height
  6 mm Width
• SKU: JWC75