A fresh pop of color with a dash of modern minimalism—this hand-painted necklace balances lime and gray hues in geometric progression. Layer it over a simple tee or dress for an easy, artsy finish that travels from daytime to dinner.
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Design: Graduated round and oval beads in lime and gray tones for a bold yet versatile look
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Material: Lightweight wood beads; wax cord
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Size: Adjustable length: 28"–34"; largest bead approx. 1.5"
- Country of Origin: Philippines
Slide this necklace on to add playful dimension and artisanal charm to any outfit. Each bead is hand-painted and strung by artisans in the Philippines, making it more than just a necklace—it's wearable creativity. Perfect for everyday outfits or art-gallery strolls.
Care & Disclaimer:
Please remove jewelry when applying perfumes, lotions, or engaging in water-related activities. Do not store in direct sunlight. To revive color and shine, gently apply a drop of natural oil with a soft cloth. Natural variations and minor imperfections in bead finish are part of the handmade process.
design: A graduated strand of round, oval, and pebble-shaped wood beads in hand-painted lime and gray, moving from small flat discs into three bold oval beads clustered at the center front.
size: Adjustable length: 28"–34"; largest bead approx. 1.5".
material: Lightweight wood beads strung on wax cord.
features: Hand-painted beads, graduated bead sizing, color-blocked lime and gray palette, adjustable length, lightweight wood construction
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth, keep away from water, lotion, and perfume, and store out of direct sunlight, refreshing the color occasionally with a drop of natural oil.
disclaimer: Because each bead is individually hand-painted and finished, slight variations in color, grain, and shine are a natural part of the handmade process.
The Story
The Philippines has a long-running craft economy built around native hardwoods, shell, and seed — materials turned, sanded, and finished by hand into beads for jewelry that's worn locally and exported worldwide. Wood bead necklaces like this one grow out of that tradition: each bead starts as a rough-cut form before it's shaped, smoothed, and prepared for painting.
The design here leans modern rather than traditional in motif — a graduated sequence of discs and ovals in lime and gray, arranged so the largest, boldest shapes fall at the front of the necklace and taper to small flat circles at the back of the neck. That kind of size-and-color progression is a hallmark of Filipino wood-bead work: artisans use the natural roundness and grain of the wood as a starting point, then build a considered rhythm of shape and hue rather than a repeating pattern.
Hand-painting each bead, rather than dyeing the whole batch at once, is what gives the piece its slightly uneven, hand-finished character — no two beads take the color exactly alike, which is part of what separates a handmade piece from a mass-produced one.
Each bead begins as a piece of lightweight wood, cut and shaped — round, oval, or flattened into a pebble form — then sanded smooth before it's ready for color. An artisan hand-paints every bead individually, building up the lime or gray tone with a brush rather than dipping it in dye, which is why the finish has natural, subtle variation from bead to bead. Once dry, the beads are strung and knotted in sequence along a wax cord, graduated by hand so the largest ovals land at the front of the necklace and the smallest discs sit toward the back.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Hand-painted wood beadwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a color-forward, artisan-made statement necklace for everyday wear.
- Wear It With: Layer it over a plain tee, tank, or simple dress to let the color and shape do the work.
- Purpose: Everyday wear, layering, adding color to a neutral outfit, gifting
Questions & Answers
How long is this necklace?
It's adjustable from 28" to 34" long, so you can wear it shorter and closer to the collarbone or let it fall lower, and the largest bead measures approximately 1.5".
What is the necklace made of?
The beads are lightweight wood, hand-painted in lime and gray tones and strung on a wax cord.
Will the colors fade or wear over time?
Because each bead is hand-painted, the color can dull slightly with wear; a drop of natural oil worked in with a soft cloth will help revive its shine.
Is it heavy to wear?
No — the wood beads are lightweight, so the necklace sits comfortably even with its larger front beads.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Very close, but not identical — since each bead is hand-painted, you may notice small natural differences in color and grain from piece to piece.
