Necklace c. 20th century

This necklace, created by an anonymous artist, presents a delicate arrangement of color and form. Tiny turquoise and coral beads form the necklace's main structure, a continuous loop that suggests unity and wholeness. The pendant, with its mosaic-like surface of green and turquoise fragments, offers a concentrated burst of texture and color. Its bell shape, capped with black and white bands, introduces a vertical emphasis that contrasts with the horizontal flow of the beads. Small cylindrical beads punctuate the circular band and add small visual pauses. Their distribution is studied to create rhythm. The overall composition balances repetition with variation. The color palette, while restrained, uses the contrast between the cool turquoise and the warm coral to create visual interest. The necklace embodies a certain tension between its individual components, suggesting a complex interplay of cultural meanings and personal expression. It prompts us to consider how seemingly simple forms can carry layers of cultural and symbolic weight.