{"product_id":"black-bead-pendant-mala","title":"Black Bead Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Bead Mala with Gold-Tone Pearls and Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this piece work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pendant, not a coin row.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads and pearls alternating.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe one that crosses over.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to wear this with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack sits with everything, but it is at its best where it creates a deliberate break: \u003cstrong\u003ered, maroon, mustard, ivory, cream, gold-tissue and every pastel\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a black or navy saree it turns tonal, with the gold pearls doing the lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-strand bead mala with pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: black beads with gold-tone pearls and gold-tone fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 34 cm side length and approximately 68 cm total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: fine alternating bead-and-pearl strands, slim kundan-style pendant with clear stones and drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in an airtight box away from moisture and perfumes, laid flat rather than folded so the strands do not tangle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, and use a soft dry brush around the pendant setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewellery goes on last — after makeup, perfume and hairspray have dried — and comes off first, before bathing, exercise, swimming or sleeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from perfume, deodorant, creams, water, detergent, household chemicals and prolonged sweat. Do not wash or soak it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish life varies with wear, climate and storage. We do not promise permanent shine — we give you the steps that genuinely extend it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a mangalsutra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear black jewellery to an Indian function?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is this necklace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe side length is 34 cm and the total length is approximately 68 cm, which places it below the collarbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear this with western or Indo-western clothes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this come with earrings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This listing is for the necklace on its own. Message us on WhatsApp if you would like a coordinated earring suggestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these real pearls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. These are pearl beads — premium imitation (fashion) jewellery, not cultured or natural pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer Cash on Delivery, and how long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping, COD and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered across all serviceable Indian PIN codes. We ship within India only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatch generally within 2 working days (next working day if you order on a non-working day).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery estimate from dispatch: 4–5 working days to metro cities, 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping on prepaid orders. COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"pooja Product","offers":[{"title":"34 cm side \/ 68 cm full","offer_id":50661612486899,"sku":null,"price":2345.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2056\/3699\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug30_2026_04_23_30PM.png?v=1788161993","url":"https:\/\/auravifashions.com\/products\/black-bead-pendant-mala","provider":"AURAVI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}