A wonderfully primitive, earthy vintage necklace with an irresistible, one-of-a-kind character. Strung with an eclectic assortment of warm carnelian beads in shades of burnt orange, rust, amber, chestnut, ochre and smoky brown, creating a particularly rich, autumnal palette.
The necklace is finished with hand-knotted natural-fibre cord and a simple loop-and-button-style closure - easy to wear with linen, denim or a favourite vintage coat—a lovely piece for anyone drawn to jewellery with an authentic, collected-over-time aesthetic.
Carnelian is a reddish-orange variety of chalcedony, and its use in jewellery and ornament has a remarkably long history. Traditionally, it has been associated with courage, vitality, motivation, creativity, confidence and grounding. 
Archaeological and gemological evidence shows carnelian was being used thousands of years ago; heated carnelian has even been documented among the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, dating to at least around 1300 BCE. 
33” long