Skip to product information
Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio
  • Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio
  • Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio
  • Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio
  • Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio
  • Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio
  • Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio
Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio

Multi-Strand Black Seed Bead Necklace with Painted Ceramic Trio

$36.00
  • Free US shipping over $75
  • USA-based fast shipping
  • 30-day returns
  • Secure checkout
NI-N901-BK

Dozens of fine black seed-bead strands pour together into a soft collar, gathered off-center by three round beads striped in bold black and white. The rhythm shifts from mass to detail in a single sweep across the neckline.

  • Material: Black glass seed beads, hand-painted ceramic beads, base metal clasp
  • Color: Black, white
  • Length: 30.5 in
  • Closure: Base metal clasp
  • Origin: India
  • Accent bead: 17 mm round

The many fine strands give the piece real presence without the weight of a solid collar, and the painted trio lands slightly off-center so the eye follows it. Wear it over a plain crew-neck or a solid dress and let the contrast between glossy seed beads and matte painted ceramic do the work.
Details
  • Multi-strand cascading design
  • Asymmetric hand-painted ceramic centerpiece
  • Mixed matte and glossy bead texture
  • Lightweight layered drape

Because the ceramic beads are painted by hand, the exact placement and width of the black-and-white stripes will vary slightly from piece to piece.

The Story

Multi-strand seed-bead necklaces are a familiar form in Indian beadwork. Stringing many fine strands together — rather than relying on a single chain — builds volume, movement and a soft, layered drape. Each thin strand is threaded separately, then all of them are gathered and finished as one piece.

The focal point is a trio of hand-painted ceramic beads. Painting a repeating stripe by hand onto a rounded surface is harder than it looks: the curve of the bead makes even spacing difficult to control, and every bead is worked individually with a fine brush before a final firing sets the design.

Put together, the two techniques set dozens of tiny glossy glass beads against three matte, boldly patterned ceramic ones. The piece is built on contrast — fine against bold, glossy against matte, subtle against graphic.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-painted ceramic beadwork

Wipe the beads gently with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging to prevent tangling. Keep away from water, perfume and lotion.

Questions

How long is the necklace?

30.5 inches, which gives a comfortable non-choker drape that sits well over both casual and dressy necklines.

What are the beads made of?

Fine black glass seed beads across multiple strands, with three hand-painted ceramic beads as the centerpiece.

Will the ceramic beads look exactly like the photo?

Each ceramic bead is painted by hand, so the striping will be close to what is shown but not perfectly identical from piece to piece.

Is this necklace heavy to wear?

No. The many strands are made from small, lightweight glass beads, so the necklace sits comfortably despite its layered look.

How should I store it to avoid tangling?

Lay it flat or hang it separately from other jewelry, since the multiple fine strands can knot if bunched together in a drawer.

You may also like