This earthy statement necklace flows from soft leaf green to rich bark brown, echoing the layered hues of a forest floor. Twisted strands of wooden discs offer depth and movement, secured by a sculpted horn hook.
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Design: Twisted multi-strand ombré design in green to brown forest tones, with horn hook closure.
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Material: Natural wood discs and polished horn.
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Size: Approximately 21 inches in length.
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Country of origin: Philippines.
Handmade Disclaimer:
Each piece is handmade with natural materials. Variations in color, tone, and texture are part of its distinct character.
design: A multi-strand statement necklace of flat wood discs graduating from soft leaf green at the shoulders to deep bark brown at the center, closed with a sculpted horn hook.
size: Approximately 21 inches in length.
material: Natural wood discs and polished horn.
features: Multi-strand layered construction, hand-dyed ombre color gradient, sculpted horn hook closure, lightweight wood discs, textured natural finish
care: Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth, avoid water and perfume, and store flat or away from other pieces to protect the finish.
disclaimer: Each piece is handmade with natural materials, so variations in color, tone, and texture are part of its distinct character.
The Story
The necklace's palette moves deliberately from pale green to deep brown, echoing the way light and shadow layer across a forest floor. That gradient isn't printed on or uniform strand to strand; each wood disc is dyed and finished individually, which is why the transition looks organic rather than mechanical.
Working with wood and horn for jewelry has a long, practical history in the Philippines, where local hardwoods and carabao horn are abundant, renewable materials well suited to cutting, sanding, and polishing by hand. Discs, beads, and hooks made this way have long stood as a lighter-weight, sustainable alternative to metal and stone in everyday and statement jewelry alike.
The multi-strand, graduated-bead format seen here is a familiar structure in that tradition: several strands of same-shaped discs are combined so the piece has volume and movement at the neckline, while a single carved horn element does the practical work of the closure.
Wood is cut into flat, uniform discs, then sanded smooth and dyed in graduated shades before being strung by hand into multiple parallel strands. Getting the ombre transition to line up across a dozen or more strands takes a practiced eye, since each strand is dyed and assembled separately and then brought together so the color shift reads as one continuous gradient. The horn hook closure is shaped and polished separately, then fitted to the strands so the necklace opens and closes securely without added metal hardware.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Wood and horn beadwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants an earthy, lightweight statement necklace with a nature-inspired palette.
- Wear It With: Let it anchor a simple neckline — a solid-color tee, linen shirt, or plain sweater — so the ombre wood takes center stage.
- Purpose: Statement necklace, everyday layering piece, gift for someone who loves nature-inspired jewelry
Questions & Answers
What is the necklace made of?
Natural wood discs strung in multiple strands, with a polished horn hook as the closure. No metal is used in the design.
How long is the necklace?
It measures approximately 21 inches in length, sitting as a statement piece at the collarbone to upper chest.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical. Because the wood is hand-dyed and each disc is natural, the exact shading and grain will vary slightly piece to piece.
How do I open and close the necklace?
The sculpted horn hook simply hooks over the opposite end of the strands — there's no clasp mechanism, so line up the strands and settle the hook into place.
How should I care for it?
Keep it dry and away from perfume or lotion, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wear to keep the wood and horn looking their best.
