Inspired by the ethereal luster of ancient Greco-Roman adornments, the CHRYSSA Necklace channels the essence of museum relics reimagined for the modern-day warrior. Featuring a raw formation of ruby ranging from 85 to 95 carats interspersed with luminous green emeralds, this piece is bold, elemental, and elegant in its restraint. Each ruby is minimally cut to retain its natural edge, radiating a primal fire that reflects inner strength and renewal. The 14K gold lobster clasp and signature Alexandria Black tag seal this necklace with refinement. A talismanic design of divine intensity, made for those who channel both grace and grit.

I've included images of exceptional museum quality ruby, emerald, and gold specimens from my recent visit to the renovated Hall of Gems in the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. You can see how the fine specimen that we use at Alexandria Black are compatible in both color and dimension.

• 17.5" total length
• Nine ruby nuggets per necklace, depending on their size and weight

• 16 emeralds, approx. 4mm each, delicately spaced for balance

• Designed to rest gracefully at the clavicle or upper chest
This piece layers beautifully with daintier gold chains, chokers, or our nomadic wraps. Pairs well with silk, denim, or bare skin. A signature piece for those who walk with intention.

• 85-95 carats of minimally cut, raw ruby nuggets

• 16 vivid green emeralds (approx. 4mm, round cut)

• 14K gold-filled lobster clasp (14/20)

• Hand-stamped 14K gold-filled Alexandria Black paillette

• All minerals are natural, untreated, and ethically sourced
Each necklace is carefully hand-strung and composed of raw gems chosen for their color, clarity, and harmonic structure.
• Please note: natural inclusions and minor imperfections are part of the stone’s innate beauty and authenticity. Over time, your necklace will develop a soft patina that reflects your personal energy.

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• Jewelry or accessory design
• A personalized digital companion: the Self-Love Toolkit (SLTK) offering historical, scientific, and metaphysical insights exploring the materials woven into your piece.
• Unique jewelry pouch with branded gold or silver tag
• Seasonal essential oil mini
• Buff cloth
• Top-grade authenticated gems & crystals
• Crafted in fine 14K gold 14/20 and sterling silver - with the exception of the Charmhattan Collection, which features alternate specialty finishes.
• Lifetime repairs
• 100% human support
• 99% 5-star reviews

Each Alexandria Black piece is a reverent expression of natural history and cultural legacy crafted from gemstones, crystals, fine metals, leather, feathers, bark, and antique textiles. Inspired by the primitive elegance of tribal adornment, ceremonial tools, ancient armor, and sacred ritual objects, these accessories carry the essence of protection, identity, and memory.

My creative process is rooted in an ethnological admiration for global cultures, and deeply informed by the textures of pottery, textiles, and natural materials. Fragrance is part of that ritual; each piece is accompanied by a seasonal aromatherapy blend, a sensory gift to ground your experience. Each smaller jewelry and accessory item is securely shipped within the Alexandria Black keepsake satchel - crafted entirely from repurposed materials like antique Metropolitan Opera programs, modern design drawings, Indian saris, past-season design swatches, and lighting gels.

Influenced daily by music, architecture, nature, and the magic of art; these designs are both personal and timeless. They are heirlooms in motion, meant to be worn with intention and passed on with love.