Black Bead Pendant Necklace

Black Bead Mala with Gold-Tone Pearls and Pendant

Black and gold is the sharpest contrast available in Indian jewellery, and this piece uses it without hesitation. Fine strands of small black beads alternate with warm gold-tone pearls, falling to a slim kundan-style pendant set with clear stones and coloured drops. It is the most modern-looking piece in the range and the one that travels furthest outside a saree.

What makes this piece work

• Maximum contrast. Black against gold reads more sharply than any coloured bead can, which is why the piece holds its definition under evening light where softer colours flatten.
• A pendant, not a coin row. The slim vertical bar gives the necklace a focal point and a clean line, which is what makes a bead mala read as a designed piece rather than a strung one.
• Beads and pearls alternating. Every strand runs black bead to gold-tone pearl and back, so the gold is distributed through the whole necklace rather than concentrated at the centre.
• The one that crosses over. Over a black dress, a kurta or a plain shirt, this reads as contemporary jewellery rather than as ethnic wear — which almost nothing else in this range does.

What to wear this with

Black sits with everything, but it is at its best where it creates a deliberate break: red, maroon, mustard, ivory, cream, gold-tissue and every pastel. On a black or navy saree it turns tonal, with the gold pearls doing the lifting.

Wear it to evening functions, dinner parties, receptions, weddings as a guest and office ethnic days — and to occasions where you are not in a saree at all.

Product details

• Multi-strand bead mala with pendant
• Colour: black beads with gold-tone pearls and gold-tone fittings
• Length: 34 cm side length and approximately 68 cm total
• Design: fine alternating bead-and-pearl strands, slim kundan-style pendant with clear stones and drops

Please note

This is a decorative fashion necklace, not a mangalsutra. It carries no ceremonial or marital significance and is worn purely as an ornament. It is premium imitation (fashion) jewellery — the pearls are pearl beads, not cultured or natural pearls.

Caring for it

• Store in an airtight box away from moisture and perfumes, laid flat rather than folded so the strands do not tangle.
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, and use a soft dry brush around the pendant setting.
• Jewellery goes on last — after makeup, perfume and hairspray have dried — and comes off first, before bathing, exercise, swimming or sleeping.
• Keep away from perfume, deodorant, creams, water, detergent, household chemicals and prolonged sweat. Do not wash or soak it.
• Finish life varies with wear, climate and storage. We do not promise permanent shine — we give you the steps that genuinely extend it.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a mangalsutra?
No. This is a decorative black bead and pearl necklace worn as a fashion piece. It carries no ceremonial or marital significance, and it is not made or sold as a mangalsutra.

Can I wear black jewellery to an Indian function?
Yes. Black beads have a long history in Indian ornament, and paired with gold they read as elegant rather than sombre. For evening functions in particular, black-and-gold holds its definition under artificial light better than pastels do.

How long is this necklace?
The side length is 34 cm and the total length is approximately 68 cm, which places it below the collarbone.

Can I wear this with western or Indo-western clothes?
More easily than anything else in this range. Over a plain dress, a kurta with trousers or a shirt, black and gold reads as contemporary jewellery rather than occasion wear.

Does this come with earrings?
No. This listing is for the necklace on its own. Message us on WhatsApp if you would like a coordinated earring suggestion.

Are these real pearls?
No. These are pearl beads — premium imitation (fashion) jewellery, not cultured or natural pearls.

Do you offer Cash on Delivery, and how long does delivery take?
Yes, COD is available. Prepaid orders ship free; COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge. We dispatch generally within 2 working days, and delivery takes about 4–5 working days to metro cities and 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations from dispatch. We ship within India only.

Shipping, COD and returns

• Delivered across all serviceable Indian PIN codes. We ship within India only.
• Dispatch generally within 2 working days (next working day if you order on a non-working day).
• Delivery estimate from dispatch: 4–5 working days to metro cities, 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations.
• Free shipping on prepaid orders. COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge.
• Returns are accepted for products damaged in transit. Email clear photographs within 48 hours of delivery and we will arrange a replacement with the same or a similar product, subject to stock availability.