A cascade of rich green wooden discs flows in artful twists, create depth with each gentle curve. The necklace is finished with a graceful horn hook closure, grounding its organic beauty with a touch of polish.
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Design: Multi-strand twisted design with smooth green wooden discs and polished horn closure.
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Material: Natural wood and horn.
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Size: Approximately 21 inches in length.
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Country of origin: Philippines.
Handmade Disclaimer:
Due to the handmade nature of this piece, slight variations in color and natural markings on the wood and horn may occur, adding to its unique character.
design: A bold multi-strand necklace made of dozens of smooth, coin-shaped green wood discs threaded onto twisted strands, forming a dense, wavy collar with natural movement and texture.
size: Approximately 21 inches in length.
material: Natural wood and horn.
features: Multi-strand twisted construction, coin-shaped wood discs, polished horn hook closure, lightweight layered volume
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water, perfume, and direct sunlight to protect the wood's color and the horn's polish.
disclaimer: Because the discs are cut from natural wood and the closure from natural horn, slight variations in color, grain, and markings will occur from piece to piece.
The Story
This necklace belongs to a long-running Philippine tradition of jewelry made from renewable, locally available materials: wood, shell, seed, and horn, in place of metal or stone. Small workshops cut, sand, and dye wood into uniform discs and beads, then string them by hand into the closely layered strands that give this kind of piece its volume and movement.
The multi-strand, coin-disc format seen here is a signature of that wood-jewelry trade: dozens of thin strands are twisted and bundled so the piece reads as a single bold collar rather than a single strand of beads. It's a technique built around abundance of small, simple units rather than any single large piece, letting the wood's grain and the strands' movement do the visual work.
The horn hook closure is a practical and material choice as much as a decorative one: horn is a by-product of the country's livestock industry, shaped and polished into functional hardware. Pairing dyed wood with natural horn is a common combination in Filipino costume jewelry, using two renewable materials worked with different techniques within a single piece.
Wood is cut into thin discs, sanded smooth, and dyed in small batches, so color can vary slightly disc to disc. Each strand is hand-strung with dozens of discs, and multiple strands are twisted together and gathered at each end. The horn closure is separately shaped, carved into a hook, and polished by hand before the strands are attached, a step that takes real judgment since no two pieces of horn sand or polish exactly alike.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Filipino wood and horn jewelry making
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, sculptural statement necklace made from natural materials
- Wear It With: Let it anchor the outfit: wear with a simple crew or V-neck top in a solid color so the discs and their movement stay the focus.
- Purpose: Statement necklace, evening or occasion wear, everyday bold accessory
Questions & Answers
Is this necklace heavy to wear?
It has real presence and volume from the many strands, but wood is naturally lightweight, so it wears comfortably despite its bold size.
How do I fasten and adjust the necklace?
It closes with a shaped horn hook that catches over the opposite strands at the neckline; there is no adjustable chain, so the fit is fixed at approximately 21 inches.
Will the color fade or change over time?
The wood discs are dyed, so gentle handling and keeping the piece away from water, lotion, and direct sun will help the color stay vibrant longer.
Are the wood discs and horn closure exactly the same on every necklace?
No. Because both wood and horn are natural materials worked and dyed by hand, small differences in color, grain, and markings are normal and part of the piece's character.
What should I avoid when storing or wearing it?
Avoid water, perfume, and prolonged direct sunlight, and lay it flat in a soft pouch when not in use to keep the strands from tangling.
