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Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
  • Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace

Blue-Painted Ceramic Trio Multi-Strand Bead Necklace

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Many fine strands of cream seed beads gather into a soft, layered rope, then break off-center around three round ceramic beads painted in blue and white leaf-like bands.

  • Material: Glass seed beads, hand-painted ceramic beads
  • Color: White, Blue
  • Length: 30.5 in
  • Origin: India
  • Metal: Base metal clasp

The asymmetric placement of the painted trio pulls the eye to one side of the neckline, while the mass of thin strands drapes with weight but almost no heft. It reads best against a plain neckline, where the painted beads can carry the composition.
Details
  • Multi-strand layered design
  • Asymmetric ceramic bead centerpiece
  • Hand-painted blue and white pattern on the 17mm ceramic beads

The ceramic beads are hand-painted, so pattern and brushwork shift gently from one piece to the next.

The Story

Multi-strand seed bead necklaces are a common form in Indian beadwork. Dozens of slim strands of tiny glass beads move and catch light differently than a single strand, which is where the piece's soft, layered drape comes from.

The three round ceramic beads that anchor the composition are hand-painted rather than machine-printed. The blue-and-white banded pattern is typical of the freehand brushwork found in Indian ceramic bead-making, painted one bead at a time.

The necklace is built in two separate crafts. The seed beads are strung and braided by hand into fine strands, each one set to hang evenly against the others. The ceramic beads are shaped, fired, and painted separately, then threaded into place as the necklace's centerpiece.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-strung glass beadwork with hand-painted ceramic beads

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging to keep the strands from tangling. Avoid water, perfume, and pulling on individual strands.

Questions

How long is the necklace?

It measures 30.5 in, which gives it a relaxed drape that layers well over most necklines.

What are the beads made of?

The strands are fine white glass seed beads, and the three larger centerpiece beads are hand-painted ceramic.

Is it heavy to wear?

No. The strands are made of small glass beads, so the layered look stays light and comfortable against the body.

Will the ceramic beads look exactly like the photo?

Each ceramic bead is hand-painted, so expect small, natural differences in the brushwork and pattern from bead to bead.

How should I store and care for it?

Keep it flat or hanging so the strands do not tangle, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth rather than exposing it to water or perfume.

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