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Long necklace of diamond-set dyed horn beads in red, mustard and gray with a brass bead section, made in India, shown on a sand background
  • Long necklace of diamond-set dyed horn beads in red, mustard and gray with a brass bead section, made in India, shown on a sand background
  • Long necklace of diamond-set dyed horn beads in red, mustard and gray with a brass bead section, made in India
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  • Long necklace of diamond-set dyed horn beads in red, mustard and gray with a brass bead section, made in India, shown on a sand background
  • Long necklace of diamond-set dyed horn beads in red, mustard and gray with a brass bead section, made in India
  • Multicolor horn bead necklace laid in a long oval with round brass beads at the bottom
  • Red, mustard and gray horn and brass bead necklace on white marble with dried flowers
Diamond-Set Horn and Brass Bead Necklace

Diamond-Set Horn and Brass Bead Necklace

$36.00
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BNK-N44

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Square beads turned to sit as diamonds run the length of the strand, shifting from crimson through ochre and gray to deep brown, and gather into a cluster of small brass pebbles at the base.

  • Material: Dyed horn, raw brass, black cotton cord
  • Color: Red, ochre, gray, brown
  • Length: 35 in
  • Closure: Pull-over, no clasp
  • Origin: India

At around 35 inches it pulls straight over the head and hangs long over a plain top. The knotted cotton spacing lets each bead sit slightly apart, so the color reads block by block rather than as a single line.
Details
  • Multicolor dyed horn beads
  • Hand-knotted between beads
  • Hammered brass accent beads
  • Long single-strand silhouette

The beads are cut from natural horn and hand-dyed in small batches, so color, grain and shading shift slightly from piece to piece.

The Story

Horn takes dye and a high polish well and stays light on the body, which is why it turns up so often in Indian jewelry. The technique here is deceptively simple — flat squares strung corner-to-corner so each bead sits as a diamond — and it changes the strand from a row of beads into a rhythm of angles and color blocks.

The palette follows the range horn takes on once dyed rather than a single flat tone. Beads are dyed in small batches and sequenced by hand so the colors shift gradually around the strand instead of repeating in a fixed pattern.

Each bead is cut, sanded, dyed and drilled by hand, then knotted onto cotton cord one at a time with a knot between each bead to hold the spacing. The small brass beads at the base are shaped and finished separately before being added to anchor the strand.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-dyed horn beadwork

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Store away from moisture and direct sunlight so the horn's color and the brass finish hold.

Questions

How long is the necklace?

Approximately 35 in, long enough to slip over the head without a clasp.

Does it have a clasp?

No. At 35 in it is designed as a long pull-over strand.

Is this made from real horn?

Yes. The beads are cut from natural horn, then dyed and polished, so slight variations in shade and grain are part of each piece.

Will the color rub off the horn beads?

The horn is dyed through and holds up to normal wear. Avoid soaking it or exposing it to harsh chemicals, which can dull the color over time.

What are the small gold-toned beads at the bottom?

Raw brass beads, added to give the strand a warm metallic accent alongside the colored horn.

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