A bold statement piece that feels like wearable art. This handcrafted necklace features resin beads in striking geometric shapes, combining polka dots, stripes, waves, and solids in black, white, and red. The timeless color trio and playful design make this necklace both graphic and elegant, perfect for turning any outfit into a standout look.
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Design: Round and half-round resin beads in black, white, and red with mixed geometric patterns
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Material: Resin beads; adjustable black cord
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Size: Adjustable length: 22"–32"; largest bead approx. 2.5" W
- Country of Origin: Philippines
Each piece is carefully crafted by artisans in the Philippines, giving it a unique touch of character. Lightweight and eye-catching, the Palma Necklace pairs beautifully with both monochrome outfits and colorful ensembles, making it a versatile addition to your accessory collection.
Care & Disclaimer:
Remove jewelry when applying perfumes, lotions, or during water activities. Do not store in direct sunlight. To restore shine, gently apply a drop of oil with a soft cloth. Natural variations in resin beads may occur, reflecting the handmade process.
design: A bold, asymmetric cluster of round and half-round resin beads in black, white, and red, mixing polka dots, stripes, waves, and solid color, strung on a slim adjustable black cord.
size: Adjustable cord length, 22"–32"; largest bead approximately 2.5" wide.
material: Resin beads on an adjustable black cord.
features: Adjustable slide closure, mixed geometric patterns, lightweight resin beads, asymmetric bead cluster
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth and a drop of oil to restore shine, and remove before applying perfume or lotion or before water activities.
disclaimer: Because each bead is shaped and finished by hand, slight variations in pattern placement and color are normal and part of the piece's character.
The Story
This necklace isn't built around a traditional motif — its geometric mix of dots, stripes, waves, and solid discs reads as contemporary graphic design, closer to modern art than to a heritage pattern. The appeal is in the composition: bold color-blocked shapes clustered at different scales and offset along the cord, so the eye moves across the piece the way it would across an abstract painting.
That said, the piece comes out of a well-established craft economy. The Philippines has a long-running handmade accessories industry, where small workshops turn raw resin into finished beads through hand-shaping, coloring, and finishing rather than mass injection molding. This necklace reflects that hands-on process in its slightly irregular bead edges and hand-painted detailing.
Worn as a statement piece, it does the job bold jewelry has long done across many design traditions: anchor a simple outfit and make color and form the focal point.
Each bead starts as shaped resin, formed into rounds and half-rounds before an artisan paints or layers on the polka-dot, stripe, or wave pattern by hand. The beads are then sanded and polished to bring up the shine, checked for consistency, and strung and knotted onto the black cord with an adjustable slide closure — a sequence of small, repeated hand tasks that gives the finished piece its texture and slight one-of-a-kind variation.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Handcrafted resin jewelry
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants one bold, graphic accessory to anchor an outfit
- Wear It With: Let it stand out against a simple black or monochrome top, or wear with colorful separates for a playful contrast.
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, dressing up a simple outfit, gifting
Questions & Answers
How long is the necklace, and is it adjustable?
Yes, the black cord adjusts from 22" to 32" in length, so you can wear it shorter and closer to the collarbone or longer as a statement layer.
What is the necklace made of?
The beads are hand-finished resin in round and half-round shapes, strung on an adjustable black cord.
Is it heavy to wear?
No — resin beads are lightweight, so despite its bold, oversized look, the necklace is comfortable for all-day wear.
Where is it made?
It's handcrafted by artisans in the Philippines, where each bead is shaped, patterned, and polished by hand.
How do I care for the beads?
Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from water, perfume, and lotion, and refresh the shine occasionally with a drop of oil on a soft cloth.
