The "Driftline" Hand-Knotted Amazonite Opera Necklace

A centerpiece for the Littoral: Tidal Forms collection, the "Driftline" necklace is a long-form meditation on the colors of a winter coastline. This "Opera" length strand is meticulously hand-knotted on tonal silk, featuring matte-finished Amazonite in a sophisticated range of sea-foam, pale mint, and sandy grey.

The matte, "frosted" finish of the stones mimics the look of glass tumbled by the Atlantic for decades. The lack of a clasp allows this piece to be worn as a single dramatic strand or doubled for a layered, textured effect that echoes the shifting patterns of the tide.

This piece utilizes the traditional hand-knotting technique, where a deliberate knot is placed between every single bead to protect the stones and provide a fluid, liquid-like drape. The palette captures the 'driftline'—the specific mark on the shore where the sea leaves its most colorful, water-worn treasures. Amazonite, historically known as the 'Amazon Stone,' has been used in jewelry for millennia, and in this frosted, multi-tonal form, it perfectly embodies the organic, unrefined beauty of the shoreline.

Technical Specifications

• Gemstones: Matte-Finish Multicolor Amazonite
• Construction: Hand-Knotted on Tonal Brown Cord
• Length: Opera Length (Continuous Strand, No Clasp) 48"
• Era: Circa 1990s-2000s
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; knots are tight and secure.

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