This classic 18th Century-style necklace is made with genuine Garnet gemstone beads.  The beads are 8mm, so this is an impactful size but not overwhelming. 

This is made as a short necklace - just 13" long - which finishes with gold-plated loops on the end to tie closed with ribbon in the 18th Century style.  The ribbon is not included, but I have several silk ribbons available in the millinery section of the shop: