With bold symmetry and earthy textures, this striking long necklace tells a tactile story of nature, craft, and cultural roots. Crafted with African bone, coconut wood, matte black beads, and translucent recycled glass, it’s a grounded piece with global soul.
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Design: Graduated layout featuring black wood beads, tan African bone, translucent recycled glass, and large tan coconut wood disks
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Material: Recycled glass, African bone, coconut wood, black wood, brass
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Size: 32" total length; approx. Beads range from 12mm to 25mm
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Features: Hand-assembled with hammered brass toggle clasp; balanced for both structure and movement
- Origin: Made in the USA using imported beads from Africa
Each section of this necklace speaks to a different material origin: the deep black wood adds contrast and structure; the coconut wood disks bring warmth and movement; the bone beads, hand-carved using traditional techniques, add artisanal depth. Finished with frosted recycled glass beads and accented by hammered brass spacers, this necklace layers natural textures with timeless intention. Wear it with a tunic or over a simple dress for instant artisan energy.
Care & Disclaimer
Crafted with natural and recycled materials. Each necklace will vary slightly in tone, bead texture, and shape—no two are exactly alike. To keep your piece in best condition, avoid water exposure and store in a dry, cool place.
design: A long, graduated statement necklace built in bold color-blocked sections — matte black wood rounds, chunky tan bone and coconut wood pieces, frosted recycled glass, and a dense collar of thin coconut wood discs at the center front.
size: 32" total length; beads range from approximately 12mm to 25mm.
material: Recycled glass, African bone, coconut wood, black wood, brass
features: Hand-assembled, graduated bead composition, hammered brass toggle clasp, mix of matte and frosted finishes, disc-stacked focal section for structure and movement
care: Keep away from water and store in a dry, cool place to protect the natural bone, wood, and glass beads.
disclaimer: Made with natural and recycled materials, so tone, texture, and shape vary slightly from piece to piece — no two necklaces are exactly alike.
The Story
The bone beads on this necklace are hand-carved using traditional techniques and sourced from Africa, where bone carving has long been a practical, skilled craft — beads shaped and smoothed from bone that would otherwise go to waste, each one carrying small variations from the hand that cut it.
The frosted recycled glass beads sit alongside the bone as another material-first tradition: crushed or reclaimed glass is reformed into beads and given a matte, sea-glass-like finish rather than a polished shine, so the necklace reads as tactile and grounded rather than glossy.
The coconut wood and black wood sections round out the piece with a different kind of craft — wood cut into discs and rounds, sanded and finished by hand. Together, the four materials are arranged in deliberate blocks rather than randomly mixed, letting each origin and texture read as its own distinct passage along the strand.
Each material here is worked by hand before it ever reaches the stringer: bone is cut, shaped, and carved into beads using techniques passed down among African bone carvers; recycled glass is reformed and given a frosted finish; coconut wood and black wood are cut into discs and rounds and sanded smooth. A finisher then sorts and grades the beads by size and tone, strings the graduated sequence by hand, and sets a hammered brass toggle clasp — the kind of hand-assembly that means the exact placement of beads on your necklace won't be duplicated on the next one off the table.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: USA
- Craft Tradition: Hand-carved African bone beadwork with reclaimed glass beadmaking
- Ideal For: Someone who wants one long necklace to anchor a look without adding more jewelry
- Wear It With: Wear over a simple tunic or solid-color dress and let the graduated beadwork do the talking
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, layering over simple tops, gifting
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
How long is this necklace?
It measures 32" total length, designed to sit long and layer-free over the chest.
Is the clasp adjustable?
It closes with a hammered brass toggle clasp at a fixed 32" length; it isn't adjustable to shorter lengths.
What are the beads made from?
A mix of recycled glass, hand-carved African bone, coconut wood, black wood, and brass spacers and clasp.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical — because the bone, wood, and glass are natural and reclaimed materials, tone and texture vary slightly piece to piece.
How should I care for it?
Avoid water exposure and store it in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight when not in use.
