Design Feature: Wooden discs in a guitar pick-like shape, in graduating sizes for a unique design
Material: Made of wood for durability and lightweight wear
Size: 35 inches in length, with the largest disc measuring 2x1.75 inches, beads measure 8mm in diameter
Country of Origin: Handmade in the Philippines
design: Graduated wood discs, each cut with the soft, rounded silhouette of a guitar pick, link into a single strand that builds from small beads at the nape to bold, oversized discs at the center front.
size: 35 inches in length; the largest disc measures approximately 2 x 1.75 inches; the smaller connecting beads measure 8mm in diameter.
material: Wood
features: Graduating disc sizes, guitar pick-inspired silhouette, single-strand design, lightweight wood construction
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth, and keep away from water, lotion, and direct sunlight to protect the wood's natural finish.
disclaimer: Because each disc is cut and finished from natural wood by hand, slight variations in grain, shape, and tone are normal and make every piece one of a kind.
The Story
This necklace draws on a design language common to wood jewelry making in the Philippines, where lightweight, locally grown woods are cut, sanded, and strung into bold statement pieces suited to warm-weather wear. The graduated-disc format is a hallmark of this style: instead of a repeating pattern, the eye moves from small to large, building visual weight toward the center front the way a pendant would, but achieved entirely through the arrangement of shape and size.
The guitar pick silhouette itself is a simple, modern geometric choice rather than a symbolic or ceremonial one. It reflects a broader approach in Philippine wood and bead jewelry making, where everyday forms and natural materials are reworked into wearable pieces that read as sculptural rather than decorative afterthought.
Wood jewelry making has long been a livelihood in parts of the Philippines, where abundant timber and a strong tradition of hand-tool craftsmanship support small workshops that shape, sand, and finish beads and discs entirely by hand before stringing them into finished pieces like this one.
Each disc starts as a rough-cut piece of wood, shaped by hand or on a small lathe into the graduated guitar pick forms, then sanded through multiple grits to soften the edges and bring up a smooth, even surface. The discs are sorted by size, drilled, and strung in careful sequence so the piece builds symmetrically from the smallest beads at the back to the largest at the center front, a process that depends on an artisan's eye as much as their tools.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a bold, lightweight statement necklace they can wear from daytime into evening
- Wear It With: Let it anchor a simple crew-neck or V-neck top so the graduated discs stay the focus
- Purpose: Statement necklace, everyday wear, gifting
Questions & Answers
What is this necklace made of?
It's made entirely of wood, hand-cut and sanded into graduated, guitar pick-shaped discs strung along a single strand.
Is this necklace heavy to wear?
No. Wood is naturally lightweight, so despite its bold, oversized look, the necklace wears comfortably even with the largest discs at the front.
Will the color or grain match the photo exactly?
Close, but expect natural variation. Since each disc is cut from real wood by hand, grain pattern and tone will vary slightly piece to piece.
How do I clean and store it?
Wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it away from water, lotion, and direct sunlight to keep the wood finish looking its best.
Where is it made?
It's handmade in the Philippines, where small workshops shape and finish wood beads and discs by hand before stringing them into finished necklaces.
