MIL had a beaded necklace, it was just a cheapy she picked up one day in a department store but she loved it and got lots of wear out of it. It broke one day when she was out and she hasn't been able to find anything else like it. I've looked around too and can't find anything.
So, you wonderful ladies, please let me know if you've seen one anywhere. The one she had sat low on her chest, the beads were various shapes and sizes (but not small) and in various material (i.e. not all the same 'stone') and they were a mix of white and clear.
I'd love to get her something similar to replace it, she'd be chuffed.