Stand out with this vibrant multi-row necklace, showcasing a unique blend of colors and textures with eco-friendly, recycled glass beads from Ghana.
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Design Feature: Features three rows of hand-painted recycled glass beads in navy, mustard, and white, arranged in an asymmetric design for a dynamic, layered look.
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Material: Made from eco-friendly recycled glass, highlighting a commitment to sustainable fashion and supporting traditional African craftsmanship.
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Size and Dimensions: Approximately 18 inches in length with a 3-inch drop, designed to make a statement without overwhelming your outfit.
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Country of Origin: Handcrafted in Ghana, this piece reflects the rich cultural heritage and skilled artistry of Ghanaian bead makers.
- Special Features: The necklace does not lay flat when worn, enhancing its visual interest, and is secured with an S-shaped hook closure for a secure and comfortable fit.
design: Three rows of hand-painted recycled glass beads in navy, mustard, and white are strung in an asymmetric arrangement, so the necklace sits in loose, layered curves rather than flat rings.
size: Approximately 18 inches in length with a 3-inch drop.
material: Eco-friendly recycled glass beads.
features: Hand-painted bead detailing, three-row asymmetric design, dimensional drape that doesn't lay flat, S-hook closure
care: Wipe beads with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging to keep the rows from tangling; avoid contact with water, lotion, and perfume.
disclaimer: Because each bead is individually hand-painted and shaped from recycled glass, slight variations in color, pattern, and bead form are part of the piece and no two necklaces are exactly alike.
The Story
Recycled glass beadmaking is one of Ghana's most enduring craft industries: broken bottles and discarded glass are collected, crushed, and fired in clay molds, then hand-painted or powdered with color before a final firing sets the design. It's a technique built on transformation, turning waste glass into wearable color, and it has supported generations of bead makers as both a livelihood and a craft passed hand to hand.
The navy, mustard, and white palette on this piece reflects the kind of bold, graphic color-blocking common to Ghanaian beadwork, where pattern and hue are used deliberately to create rhythm along a strand. Layering multiple rows of differently sized and shaped beads, as this necklace does, is a familiar approach in that tradition, letting the maker play with scale and texture in a single piece rather than repeating one bead throughout.
Worn as an everyday statement piece, a necklace like this carries forward a craft that has long turned discarded material into something valued and worn with pride, rather than treating recycled glass as a lesser substitute for other materials.
Each bead starts as glass destined for a landfill. Bead makers sort it by color, crush it into fine fragments, and pack it into hand-carved clay molds before firing it in a kiln until it fuses into a solid form. Once cooled, beads are ground smooth, drilled, and in many cases hand-painted with fine brushes to add pattern before a lower-temperature firing locks the paint in place. Stringing the finished beads into an asymmetric, multi-row design like this one is its own skill, balancing bead sizes and colors by eye so the rows fall in a way that looks effortless but is carefully considered.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Ghana
- Craft Tradition: Ghanaian recycled glass beadmaking
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a bold, colorful statement necklace with a sustainable story behind it
- Wear It With: Let it be the focal point over a simple crewneck or blazer, the way it's shown here layered against solid, neutral tones
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, layering piece, gift for someone who values sustainable and handmade design
Questions & Answers
What are the beads made from?
Each bead is made from recycled glass that's been crushed, fired in molds, and finished by hand, with many beads hand-painted in navy, mustard, and white.
Will the necklace lay flat when worn?
No, it's designed to keep some dimension and won't lay completely flat, which adds to its layered, textural look.
How does the necklace close?
It secures with an S-shaped hook closure for an easy, comfortable fit.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Since the beads are hand-painted and shaped individually, expect small natural variations in color and pattern from piece to piece.
Where is this necklace made?
It's handcrafted in Ghana using a traditional recycled glass beadmaking process.
