This handcrafted necklace showcases a beautiful gradient of aqua tones, creating a layered and sophisticated design that is both chic and timeless.
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Design: Multiple strands of smooth wooden discs transition through three shades of blue, creating a striking ombre effect. The twisted layering adds depth and texture, while the polished horn eye and hook closure provides an elegant and refined finish.
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Material: Natural wood discs with a horn closure.
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Size: Approximately 21 inches in length.
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Country of Origin: Handmade in the Philippines.
- Special Feature: Handcrafted with natural materials; the ombre blue tones and artisanal design make each piece unique.
design: A bold multi-strand necklace of smooth wooden discs that graduates from pale aqua at the shoulders to deep teal at the center, gathered by a polished horn eye-and-hook closure.
size: Approximately 21 inches in length.
material: Natural wood discs with a horn closure.
features: Ombre color gradient, multi-strand twisted layering, disc-shaped wood beads, polished horn eye-and-hook closure
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging, away from moisture and direct sun, since dyed wood and horn can fade or warp with prolonged exposure.
disclaimer: Because the discs are cut and dyed from natural wood and the closure is genuine horn, slight variations in grain, shade, and shape are normal and make each necklace one of a kind.
The Story
This necklace draws on a beadworking approach long practiced in the Philippines, where abundant native woods and horn from local livestock are shaped into disc and coin beads for layered jewelry. Disc-cut beads are prized because their flat faces catch dye evenly and stack tightly against one another, which is what gives a piece like this its dense, textured wall of color rather than a single strand of small round beads.
The ombre effect here, moving from pale aqua to deep blue-teal, is achieved by dyeing batches of discs in graduated dye baths and then stringing them strand by strand so the transition reads as one continuous gradient across the multi-strand layers. It is a design language rooted in Philippine costume jewelry traditions, where bold color and volume are used to turn an everyday material like wood into a statement piece.
The horn closure is not incidental. Carved and polished into a smooth curved eye-and-hook, it reflects a parallel Philippine craft practice of finishing horn as jewelry hardware and clasps, valued for its warm color, durability, and the way it complements rather than competes with the wood beads.
Each strand starts as raw wood, cut into small disc beads, sanded smooth, and dyed in graduated batches to build the aqua-to-teal gradient. An artisan then strings the discs strand by strand, checking each length against the others so the color transition lines up across the full multi-strand collar before the strands are gathered and twisted into a single cohesive drape. The horn hook and eye are shaped and polished separately, a slower hand-finishing step, then attached to complete the closure.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a single statement necklace that can anchor a simple outfit
- Wear It With: Let it stand alone over a plain crew neck, tank, or solid-color dress rather than competing with other jewelry.
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, dressing up a simple outfit, gifting
Questions & Answers
How long is the necklace?
It measures approximately 21 inches in length, sitting as a bold, layered collar at the collarbone.
What are the beads made from?
The beads are natural wood, cut into flat discs and dyed in graduated shades of aqua and teal.
What is the closure made of?
A polished horn eye-and-hook closure, which is shaped and finished separately from the beaded strands.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical. Because the discs are cut and dyed from natural wood, small differences in grain and shade are part of every piece.
How should I care for it?
Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth after wear, and store it flat or hanging away from direct sunlight to protect the dyed wood and horn.
