Indian Golden-Bead Single-Strand Necklace - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Indian Golden-Bead Single-Strand Necklace

	The tradition of Indian jewelry making is characterized by a vast and complex heritage spanning at least five thousand years, and embodies a rich cultural significance far beyond the intrinsic value of the precious materials. Early Sanskrit texts emphasize the symbolic meanings attributed to gems and metals. Gold, first among precious things and associated with the sun, symbolizes the Hindu goddess of good fortune, Lakshmi. Our necklace is adapted from an Indian original from the 18th–19th century in the Museum's collection, featuring five graduated strings of close-strung, multi-faceted gold beads. 22K gold plate, with a matte finish. Length approx. 17 in. This item is currently out of stock. Please note that you may receive an "item backordered" message on your order confirmation email. Indian Golden-Bead Single-Strand Necklace 09-009846 Member Price: $76.50 each Non-Member Price: $85.00 each Quantity: