A beaded necklace with alternating black and cream Miyuki beads hand-strung in a strict one-for-one pattern. Japanese glass beads give the strand a consistent size and smooth surface, with the high contrast of black and cream creating a graphic presence that reads clearly at any distance. The interlocking sterling silver clasp sits at the front, functioning as a visible hardware detail rather than a concealed closure. The necklace layers naturally with chain or pendants, or wears well on its own. The high-contrast palette holds across casual and refined settings.