This handcrafted necklace features a sophisticated ombre design, blending shades of grey for a timeless and versatile accessory.
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Design: Multiple strands of smooth wooden discs transition through a gradient of grey tones, from light to dark. The strands are twisted to create depth and texture, and the polished horn eye and hook closure adds a 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 grey tones and artisanal craftsmanship ensure each necklace is unique.
design: A bold bib-style necklace made of many strands of flat wooden discs that graduate in color from pale grey at the shoulders to charcoal and black at the center front, gathered into a carved horn hook closure at the back of the neck.
size: Approximately 21 inches in length.
material: Natural wood discs, horn closure.
features: Multi-strand construction, hand-graduated grey-to-black ombre, hook-and-eye horn clasp, lightweight wood beads
care: Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth, keep away from water, perfume, and lotion, and store flat or hanging to protect the wood finish and horn clasp.
disclaimer: Because the discs are cut from natural wood and hand-finished in graduated tones, the exact grain, shading, and disc count will vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
This necklace is handmade in the Philippines, where cutting and stringing small wooden discs into layered, multi-strand necklaces is a well-established part of the country's fashion accessories craft, which has long turned local hardwoods, shell, and horn into wearable pieces for both domestic and export markets.
The horn used for the hook closure is a byproduct material, shaped and polished rather than carved from scratch, reflecting a practical, waste-conscious approach to finishing common in this craft: durable, naturally water-resistant material repurposed into the functional part of the piece.
The grey ombre treatment on the discs is a contemporary color story layered onto this traditional bead-stringing technique, showing how Filipino artisans adapt long-practiced wood and horn beadwork skills to current fashion palettes rather than working from a fixed, unchanging template.
Each disc is cut from wood, sanded smooth, and stained or dyed in careful gradations so that when strands are laid side by side they read as a single continuous fade from light to dark. An artisan then hand-strings dozens of discs onto each of the many cords that make up the necklace, working strand by strand before gathering and knotting them into the horn hook and eye, a closure that is separately shaped and polished by hand to fit smoothly into place.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Philippines
- Craft Tradition: Wood disc beadwork with horn closure
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a statement necklace that adds texture and dimension without color or metal shine
- Wear It With: Wear over a simple crewneck, V-neck, or blazer in a solid color so the graduated discs stay the visual focus
- Purpose: Statement necklace, day-to-evening wear, gifting
Questions & Answers
What is the necklace made of?
The strands are made of natural wood discs, and the hook closure is carved and polished from horn.
How long is the necklace?
It measures approximately 21 inches in length, designed to sit as a bib-style piece at the collarbone.
Is the necklace heavy to wear?
Wood is naturally lightweight, so despite its full, multi-strand look the necklace wears comfortably.
How does the closure work?
It fastens with a horn hook-and-eye closure at the back, which is fixed rather than adjustable to a range of lengths.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
It will be very similar, but expect small natural differences in wood grain and shading since each piece is finished by hand.
