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Red and Gray Horn Necklace with Brass Cluster

Red and Gray Horn Necklace with Brass Cluster

$36.00
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  • 30-day returns
BNK-N43

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Square beads turned on their points fall in a diamond rhythm down the neckline, alternating deep oxblood and cool gray. A small cluster of golden brass beads breaks the pattern at the very bottom.

  • Material: Dyed horn
  • Color: Red, gray, brass
  • Length: 35 in
  • Sold as: Single strand
  • Origin: India
  • Metal: Brass

At roughly 35 inches it sits long, past the sternum, so the brass cluster reads as the anchor point. The scale is architectural without weight — horn keeps the piece light enough to layer over knitwear or a plain top without pulling.
Details
  • Square-cut horn beads
  • Alternating red and gray pattern
  • Brass bead cluster at the front
  • Long single-strand length
  • Lightweight for its scale

The beads are cut and dyed from natural horn by hand, so grain, shade and shape vary slightly from one piece to the next.

The Story

Horn is a low-waste material in Indian jewelry-making, cut from the buffalo and cattle horn left over from the meat and leather trades. Artisans clean, boil and flatten it, then cut, dye and polish it into beads.

Cutting horn into flat, square blocks rather than the traditional rounded bead is what gives this necklace its graphic, architectural line. The alternating red-and-gray sequence and the brass cluster at the bottom are hand-strung — a single artisan working the full 35-inch length in one sitting.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Dyed horn beadwork

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging, away from moisture and direct sunlight to protect the dye and polish on the horn.

Questions

How long is the necklace?

Approximately 35 inches, worn as a long single strand.

Is it heavy to wear?

Horn is naturally lightweight compared to stone or ceramic beads at similar scale, so the length wears comfortably.

How should I care for it?

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store away from direct sunlight and moisture to protect the dye and polish.

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