Add a bold touch to your ensemble with this stunning beaded statement necklace. Crafted with meticulous detail, this piece features 90-95 strands of purple glass beads, creating a vibrant and eye-catching accessory. The unique button and loop closure, made with intricate crochet work, adds a touch of artisanal elegance.
- Material: Glass beads and thread crochet work
- Length: 25”; Drop Length: 5.5 inches
- Origin: Handmade in Nepal
- Closure: Button and loop with crochet work
- Strands: 90-95 strands of beads in purple tones
design: A cascade of 90–95 fine glass seed-bead strands in a plum-to-lavender ombré, looped loosely at the collarbone so the strands fall in soft, uneven tiers.
size: Necklace length 25 inches; drop length 5.5 inches.
material: Purple glass seed beads strung on thread, finished with a hand-crocheted closure.
features: 90-95 individually strung strands, plum-to-lavender ombré gradient, layered multi-tier drape, button-and-loop closure worked in crochet
care: Lay flat or hang to store so strands don't tangle, keep away from perfume and lotion, and wipe beads gently with a soft dry cloth.
disclaimer: Because each of the 90-95 strands is hand-strung and the closure is hand-crocheted, slight variations in bead spacing and drape are normal from piece to piece.
The Story
This necklace belongs to a long-running Nepali beadwork tradition in which glass seed beads are strung by hand, one thin strand at a time, and gathered into multi-strand collars. Rather than a single strand, volume comes from repetition: dozens of strands are strung individually and combined, which is why a piece like this can carry 90 or more strands and still move fluidly against the body.
The color gradient here, deep aubergine fading to soft lilac, is a deliberate choice in how the beads are sequenced along each strand before they're combined. Ombré strand-work like this lets a single necklace read as several shades depending on how the light catches it, and it's a technique that shows up widely in South Asian beaded jewelry, where multi-strand collars are prized for the way they layer and drape rather than sit flat.
The crochet button-and-loop closure is a practical detail as much as a decorative one: crochet is sturdy enough to anchor dozens of strands at once without a metal clasp, and it lets the closure blend into the beadwork instead of interrupting it.
A necklace like this starts with loose glass seed beads and spools of thread. Each of the 90-95 strands is strung by hand, bead by bead, to the right length and color sequence before the strands are gathered and knotted together at top and bottom. The closure is then built by hand-crocheting a small loop and a matching button tab directly from the same thread, so the fastening is worked into the piece rather than added on. It's slow, repetitive handwork, checked strand by strand for even tension, since a stray tight or loose strand would throw off the drape of the whole necklace.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Nepal
- Craft Tradition: Hand-strung glass seed beadwork with crochet closure
- Ideal For: Someone who wants one bold, ready-made statement piece to dress up a simple outfit
- Wear It With: Wear with a solid-color crew or boat neckline top so the layered beadwork stays the focal point
- Purpose: Statement necklace, evening wear, layering over simple tops
Questions & Answers
How many strands does this necklace have?
Each necklace has 90-95 individually strung strands of purple glass seed beads, gathered into a layered, multi-tier drape.
Are the beads glass or a natural stone?
The beads are glass seed beads, strung by hand on thread in a plum-to-lavender ombré.
How does the necklace close?
It fastens with a button-and-loop closure that is hand-crocheted, so the fastening blends into the beadwork rather than using a metal clasp.
How long is the necklace?
It measures 25 inches in length with a 5.5-inch drop from the neckline.
How should I store and care for it?
Store it flat or hanging to prevent the fine strands from tangling, keep it away from perfume and lotion, and wipe the beads with a soft, dry cloth.
