Graduated Garnet Hand-Knotted Necklace in Sterling Silver

There’s an undeniably sensuous allure to a hand-knotted strand of gemstones. Each bead moves with a liquid grace, the silk thread giving the necklace a supple drape that molds effortlessly against the skin. In the hand, they’re a joy to roll between your fingers, smooth and rhythmic with just the right weight. It’s a tactile pleasure—flexible, grounding, and deeply satisfying. I adore layering these strands; they bring a lush, polished finish to any outfit, whether paired with other necklaces or worn alone as a statement piece. Each one is hand-knotted on silk thread chosen to complement the stones, a detail that makes the piece as refined as it feels.

These garnets are exactly the kind of stones I hope to find when I'm gemstone shopping. The color is a beautiful wine red with wonderful richness, without being so dark that the character of the stones gets lost. The faceting adds a lively sparkle, and the graduated rondelles are something I don't come across very often in garnets, especially in this size. So these are pretty special and I don't have many so don't let them slip away.

Garnet has long been associated with passion, vitality, courage, and protection. Throughout history it has been treasured as a stone of strength and prosperity, believed to encourage confidence while inspiring love, loyalty, and enduring friendship.

✧ Stone: Garnet
✧ Bead Size: Graduated 8.5–4.75mm faceted rondelles
✧ Length: Adjustable from 19.5–21.5 inches with a 2-inch sterling silver extension chain
✧ Thread: Hand-knotted on red silk
✧ Closure: Sterling silver lobster claw clasp with 2-inch extension chain
✧ Metal: Sterling silver

One-of-a-kind and made with care in my studio.