Golden Seahorse Tiger’s Eye and Pearl Necklace

Tiny antique-gold seed beads make a warm, quiet backdrop for chips of honey and caramel tiger’s eye, rice-shaped cream pearls, and little faceted peach crystals. The stones are scattered along the strand like treasure washed up on a beach. At the center, an antiqued brass seahorse with finely etched fins and a curled tail hangs between two tiger’s eye chips. The earthy golds and creams give it a vintage, collected feel that works with fall knits and summer linen alike. A brass-tone lobster clasp closes the back.

Stones and beads:

• Tiger’s eye chips in honey, amber, and caramel brown

• Rice-shaped pearl beads in cream

• Faceted peach glass crystal bicone beads

• Antique gold glass seed beads

• Small gold-tone and dark metallic spacer beads

• Antiqued brass seahorse charm

Metal: Brass-tone lobster clasp, jump rings, and seahorse charm

Size: Large, approximately 20 to 22 inches

Care tips:

• Put it on after perfume, lotion, and hairspray, and take it off before swimming, showering, or sleeping.

• Wipe the stones, pearls, and metal with a soft, dry cloth after wearing, and skip chemical cleaners and polishing dips.

• Brass can darken over time, which suits the antiqued look.

• Keep it out of long stretches of direct sun and away from moisture, which can dull pearl finishes.

• Store it flat or hanging in a soft pouch so the stone chips and charm don’t snag the strand.

• Avoid tugging on the strand, since beading cord can stretch over time.