After the First Impression

We've held on to these beads for a while, waiting to find the right materials to accompany them, and we finally opted for golden goodness in a vintage blossom brooch and faceted brass beads from India. The clay beads are the real scene-stealer here, though, the visible made-by-hand quality of them appealing deeply to our love of all things hand-crafted. From the marbling of their patterns to the decoration so lovingly pressed into their surfaces, they are a rarity in these days of mass-production and machine-making. Becoming a sophisticated-yet-wearable neutral in your accessories rotation, this statement has heart and character. Measures 18", shortest strand, clasped by a gilt copper toggle at back.