SILVER ECHO ASYMMETRIC FLUTED BEAD NECKLACE
Christine Alexander Fine Jewellery
Oh, I do love a piece of jewellery that refuses to behave itself quite properly. Enter this rather gorgeous asymmetric Sterling Silver fluted bead necklace from my Echo collection – a beautifully handmade design with just enough quirkiness to make people wonder where you found it, without looking as though you made it yourself during a particularly ambitious evening with a pair of pliers.
The design combines a Silver round belcher chain with evenly spaced Sterling Silver oval fluted beads, creating a lovely rhythm around the neckline. And then, because symmetry is apparently terribly overrated, there are two beads together at one point, giving the necklace its distinctive asymmetric detail.
It’s subtle. It’s interesting. It’s beautifully made. Basically, it has the jewellery equivalent of excellent cheekbones.
A Necklace That Goes With Absolutely Everything
I chose this as one of those wonderfully versatile pieces that you can reach for without having to spend twenty minutes standing in front of your jewellery box wondering what on earth works with what.
Wear it with jeans and a white shirt for understated everyday sparkle, layer it with other Silver necklaces for a more collected look, or let it sit beautifully against something smarter when you’re off to dinner, a wedding or anywhere else where trousers with an elasticated waist are frowned upon.
The solid Sterling Silver construction gives it a lovely quality and presence, while the asymmetric arrangement keeps it contemporary rather than overly traditional.
And if you like a bit of coordination – because sometimes more really is more – a matching multi-strand bracelet is also available to order.
Choose Your Perfect Length
One of the things I particularly love about this necklace is that you aren't forced into somebody else's idea of where a necklace should sit.
You can choose any length from 16 to 30 inches (approximately 40–75cm), so whether you prefer something sitting neatly around the collarbone or a longer necklace with a little more presence, you can have it made to suit you.
This is part of my Echo collection, and these pieces are handmade, so if your chosen necklace is showing as out of stock, don't panic and assume the jewellery gods have personally intervened.
It can be ordered with an approximate 4–6 week lead time while my brilliant makers get busy creating your piece.
Why I Love Sterling Silver
Silver has been making humans look considerably more fabulous for thousands of years, and frankly, I see no reason for that tradition to stop now.
Sterling Silver is a wonderfully versatile precious metal: elegant enough for occasion jewellery, but perfectly at home in everyday pieces too. I particularly like it in designs such as this because the metal allows the shape, texture and craftsmanship to do the talking.
And the fluted oval beads add those little catches of light that make Silver jewellery so much more interesting when it moves.
Made to Be Treasured – Not Thrown in a Drawer
Your necklace arrives beautifully presented in a fully recycled Christine Alexander branded gift box, because jewellery should arrive looking like a present – even if the person who deserves it most is you.
For storage, keep your Sterling Silver jewellery clean and completely dry before putting it away. Moisture, oils, dirt and residual chemicals can all encourage tarnishing. I recommend gently cleaning Silver after wearing with warm water, drying thoroughly with a soft cloth, and storing it somewhere airtight, ideally with a small piece of chalk or a silica gel sachet.
Basically: don't chuck it damp into the bottom of a handbag and expect miracles.
Shipping: The Glamorous World of Parcel Patience
Yes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure — but remember, I'm a boutique, not Bezos.
If I have your piece to hand, I'll dispatch it the same day, but the vast majority of my jewellery comes to me first from my wondrous Silver and Goldsmiths on order.
UK Shipping:
Expect your sparkles in 5–7 working days. Think of it as foreplay for the soul.
International Shipping:
Anywhere from 5 to 30 working days, depending on customs, the mood of your postal service, and whether Mercury is in retrograde.
UK orders are posted using Special Delivery, while overseas orders are sent using International Signed For.
Customs Policy
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your local customs authority to determine any additional costs before buying if you are outside the UK. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight/shipping company or when you collect your parcel.
If you are in the USA, please drop me a message before ordering.
ORDER CANCELLATION OR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DUE TO UNPAID CUSTOMS DUTIES BY THE BUYER.
Out of Stock? Not Out of Luck!
If the piece you've fallen in love with is showing as out of stock, don't fret. My handmade Echo collection pieces can be ordered, usually with a 4–6 week lead time, although lead times can vary depending on my wonderful suppliers.
Just drop me a message, and I'll do my absolute best to make your particular jewellery fantasy happen.
So there we have it: Sterling Silver, handmade, beautifully textured, subtly asymmetric and available in practically every length your heart could desire.
Because sometimes the best jewellery isn't the loudest thing in the room.
Sometimes it's the quietly fabulous one that everyone keeps asking about.
And that, darlings, is rather more interesting. ✨