"Carved and smooth. Textured and plain. Two forms of the same stone — in perfect rhythm."
PRODUCT DETAILS
Name: Hand-Carved Marble Ribbed & Smooth Bead Necklace
Material: Pure white marble
Country of Origin: India
Craft: Traditional hand-carved and hand-polished stone beadwork
Design: Long strand of alternating hand-carved ribbed melon beads and smooth round beads in graduating sizes — small seed beads at the back graduating to larger ribbed and smooth beads toward the centre
Closure: Gold barrel clasp
Necklace Length: Approx. 30 – 32 inches
Bead Sizes: Approx. 4 mm – 14 mm graduating
Weight: Approx. 45 – 60 g
Finish: Hand-polished matte white marble — ribbed beads with carved vertical grooves, smooth beads with polished round surface
Care: Store flat or hanging away from moisture; avoid contact with perfume and harsh chemicals; handle with care
THE STORY BEHIND IT
The distinction between this necklace and the others in this collection is in the conversation between two bead forms. Hand-carved ribbed melon beads — their surfaces divided into vertical grooves that catch light at every angle — are paired throughout the strand with smooth round beads in the same pure white marble. The contrast is subtle but completely intentional — textured against smooth, carved against plain — and it gives the strand a visual rhythm and tactile interest that a single bead form alone could not achieve.
The graduating size — smaller and more delicate at the back near the gold clasp, larger and more prominent toward the centre — creates a natural elegant drape that sits beautifully against the neckline. No pendant, no centrepiece, no embellishment beyond the beads themselves and the craftsmanship that shaped them. This is a necklace that earns its beauty through material and making alone.
HOW TO STYLE IT
Wear it long as a single statement strand over a simple dress, a turtleneck, or an open-collar shirt for a clean, elongating effect that pairs with virtually any outfit. Double it for a layered, more substantial look that works beautifully for bridal and occasion styling. Its pure white palette and understated carved detail make it one of the most versatile and wearable necklaces in the entire collection. A beautifully refined gift for anyone who appreciates jewellery that is quietly extraordinary.
Crafted by hand in India.
Your purchase directly supports the artisan who made it.
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