Rich in tone and bold in form, this double-strand necklace is a modern homage to elemental beauty. Deep green magnesite and teal turquoise beads are paired with cool aventurine, golden brass, and smooth pale gray discs—creating contrast, depth, and harmony in one unforgettable piece.
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Design: Hand-strung double-strand necklace with cylindrical magnesite and turquoise, aventurine accents, brass spacers, and pale gray disc beads.
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Material: Magnesite, turquoise, aventurine, brass.
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Size: 22" length with 4" extender.
- Country of Origin: USA
Crafted by artisans in our New Jersey studio, this necklace combines the raw beauty of natural stones with a polished, architectural silhouette. The interplay of cool greens and warm brass makes it versatile enough for everyday wear, while its shape and weight command attention at any gathering.
Care & Disclaimer:
Natural stone beads may show slight variations in color, veining, and texture—each necklace is uniquely its own. To preserve its beauty, avoid exposure to water, chemicals, or perfumes. Store flat or hung to maintain shape.
design: A bold double-strand necklace stacks two ropes of small pale disc beads that give way to chunky cylindrical beads in deep green magnesite and teal-blue turquoise, punctuated by polished pale aventurine tablets and small brass discs, and finished with a brass extender chain and leaf charm.
size: 22" length with a 4" extender.
material: Magnesite, turquoise, aventurine, and brass.
features: Double-strand construction, color-blocked stone sections, brass spacer discs, 4" adjustable extender, leaf charm on the clasp
care: Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth and store flat or hung, keeping it away from water, chemicals, and perfume to protect the stone surfaces.
disclaimer: Because the magnesite and turquoise beads are cut from natural stone, color, veining, and texture will vary slightly from piece to piece, so no two necklaces are exactly alike.
The Story
Beadwork built from cut and polished stone is one of the oldest forms of adornment, practiced across cultures for millennia as a way to carry color, mineral wealth, and craftsmanship on the body. This piece works in that long lineage of stone-bead jewelry, but its specific design is a contemporary one: two strands are engineered to move as a unit, with the eye led from a quiet run of pale discs down into a weighted, color-saturated band of green and blue cylinders.
The color-blocking itself is the design's real statement. Rather than scattering stones for a mixed, casual look, the beads are sorted and sequenced by color and shape, so the necklace reads almost architecturally close to the neck and heavier below the collarbone. That structure is a modern styling choice rather than an inherited motif, and it's worth naming precisely rather than dressing it up as something it isn't.
This necklace is made in the brand's own New Jersey studio rather than sourced from an overseas artisan cooperative, so its craft story is a domestic one: small-batch stone jewelry making, done by hand, close to home.
Making a piece like this starts with sorting loose magnesite, turquoise, and aventurine beads by size, shape, and hue so the color-blocked bands read cleanly once strung. Each strand is then hand-threaded in sequence, the pale discs first, then the brass spacers and stone tablets, then the heavier cylindrical beads, with knots and crimps set by hand to keep the double strands hanging evenly. It's patient, repetitive work: a misjudged bead order or uneven tension shows immediately once the necklace is worn.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: USA
- Craft Tradition: Hand-strung beadwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a substantial, colorful statement necklace with the texture of real stone
- Wear It With: Let it anchor a simple crew neck, scoop top, or solid-color dress so the stacked color-blocking stays the focus
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, evening and event styling, gifting
- Gemstone: Turquoise, Magnesite, Aventurine
- Metal: Brass
Turquoise has been cut and worn as a blue-green ornamental stone across many cultures for centuries, prized simply for the richness of its color and the way it varies from stone to stone. Magnesite is often dyed to take on deep, saturated colors like the green seen here, making it a popular way to bring bold, consistent color into beaded jewelry. Aventurine gets its subtle inner glimmer, called aventurescence, from tiny mineral inclusions that catch the light as the stone is turned.
Questions & Answers
How long is this necklace?
It measures 22 inches with a 4-inch extender chain, so it can be worn slightly looser or snugger depending on the length you prefer.
What is it made of?
The beads are natural magnesite, turquoise, and aventurine stone, paired with brass spacer discs and a brass chain and clasp.
Will the color match the photo exactly?
Close, but not identical. Magnesite and turquoise are natural stones, so color, veining, and texture vary slightly from piece to piece.
How should I care for it?
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wear and store it flat or hung. Avoid water, chemicals, and perfume, which can dull the stone surfaces.
Where is this necklace made?
It's crafted by artisans in our New Jersey studio, where the strands are hand-sorted and hand-strung.
