dramatic necklaces

From Tiraphan Hasub in Thailand, this dramatic necklace features colorful agates knotted together by hand. Golden brass beads complement the lavish gemstone pendant.

Thailand's Nareerat designs a necklace that glistens with dramatic elegance. It is crafted by hand with oval, round and nugget smoky quartz as well as round, bi-cone and tubular onyx beads. Round, bi-cone and rhombus-cut black agates also glisten in the two strand necklace along with glass beads. A silver heart shines brightly along the dark gems.

.950 silver

Ghanaian artisan Harriet Faako Adjei designs this multicolor necklace in celebration of love. She calls her design Lorlornyo, meaning "love is good," in the Ewe language. Adjei threads chip-cut agates dyed in shades of orange, blue, cream, brown, and green with recycled glass beads, creating a waterfall pendant of dramatic elegance.