Faceted Orange Carnelian Tassel Mala Necklace

Our Faceted Carnelian Tassel Mala Necklace reflects Jean Marie’s long-standing relationships with skilled gemstone cutters in Rajasthan. Through years of working with these craftspeople, she has developed a discerning eye for the qualities that make a strand exceptional. She personally chose these faceted carnelian stones for their remarkable, saturated orange-red color—a vivid, luminous hue that seems to hold its warmth even in soft light.

Each stone is hand-faceted by artisans carrying forward Rajasthan’s rich tradition of gemstone craftsmanship. The region’s royal courts fostered generations of skilled jewelers and stoneworkers, shaped in part by close ties between Rajput rulers and the Mughal court. The Taj Mahal stands as one of the most celebrated expressions of India’s historic stoneworking arts. Gem faceting and architectural stone inlay are distinct crafts, but both reflect the extraordinary skill and care artisans have brought to working with stone across generations.

In Hindi, mālā means a garland or necklace of beads—an apt name for this flowing 21.5-inch strand. Its most distinctive feature is the intricate tassel, formed from fine strands of tiny 2 mm carnelian beads. The delicate beadwork gives it texture and graceful movement, creating a striking contrast with the larger 6.6 mm faceted beads above.

Our carnelian mala is richly colored, intricately finished, and designed to make a statement. 

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Length: 21.5"
Main bead size: 6.6 mm
Tassel bead size: 2 mm
Hand Made in India

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