"Every bead on this necklace has been carved. Every single one."
PRODUCT DETAILS
Name: Hand-Carved Marble Ribbed Bead Necklace — Lotus Pendant
Material: Pure white marble
Country of Origin: India
Craft: Traditional hand-carved and hand-polished stone beadwork
Design: Long strand of individually hand-carved ribbed melon-shaped marble beads in graduating sizes — culminating in a large hand-carved lotus flower pendant with layered petal detailing and pierced centre
Pendant Diameter: Approx. 1.8 – 2 inches
Necklace Length: Approx. 24 – 26 inches
Bead Size: Approx. 6 mm – 14 mm graduating
Weight: Approx. 50 – 70 g
Finish: Smooth hand-polished white marble with natural veining
Closure: Knotted or slip-through end finish
Care: Store flat or hanging away from moisture; avoid contact with perfume and harsh chemicals; handle with care
THE STORY BEHIND IT
Most beaded necklaces use plain round beads — uniform, smooth, and interchangeable. This one does not. Every single bead on this strand has been individually hand-carved into a ribbed melon form — vertical grooves running from top to bottom of each bead, catching light at every angle differently, giving the strand a textural richness that a plain bead strand simply cannot match. The graduating size — smaller at the back, larger as they approach the pendant — creates a natural, elegant drape that sits beautifully against the neckline.
And then there is the pendant. A hand-carved lotus flower in full bloom — layered petals radiating outward from a pierced centre, each petal individually shaped and refined by hand from a single piece of white marble. The lotus has been one of the most sacred and universally recognised symbols in Indian craft tradition for thousands of years — representing purity, beauty, and the emergence of something extraordinary from the most ordinary of beginnings. Here it sits at the end of a strand that has already asked a great deal of the craftsman who made it — and delivers exactly what that strand promises.
HOW TO STYLE IT
Wear it over a simple black or white dress for a clean, sculptural statement that needs nothing else alongside it. Its all-white palette works effortlessly across casual, bridal, resort, and occasion wear — equally refined at a summer wedding as it is worn daily over a linen shirt. A beautifully considered gift for anyone who loves natural materials, wearable craft, or jewellery that rewards a closer look.
Crafted by hand in India.
Your purchase directly supports the artisan who made it.
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