Crescent Wood

$1,650.00

A one-of-one necklace crafted with a vintage hand-carved wooden bead, labradorite, excavated glass beads, jade, lapis lazuli, and 18k solid gold.

The hand-carved wooden bead is vintage and reflects bead-carving practices common across West and Central Africa. The excavated glass beads include gray trade beads that are over 300 years old, originally found in Mali, an important West African trading center where beads were often buried in clay vessels alongside other valuables. This modern artifact necklace is a conversation between old and new. It can be worn doubled or long.

A one-of-one necklace crafted with a vintage hand-carved wooden bead, labradorite, excavated glass beads, jade, lapis lazuli, and 18k solid gold.

The hand-carved wooden bead is vintage and reflects bead-carving practices common across West and Central Africa. The excavated glass beads include gray trade beads that are over 300 years old, originally found in Mali, an important West African trading center where beads were often buried in clay vessels alongside other valuables. This modern artifact necklace is a conversation between old and new. It can be worn doubled or long.

  • Approximately 34-36 inches (adjustable)

    • Hand-carved wooden bead (vintage)

    • Labradorite beads

    • Various antique and excavated glass beads (antique)

    • Jade beads

    • Lapis lazuli beads

    • 18k solid gold beads and finishings

  • This necklace is handmade and includes vintage beads with natural variation. Slight irregularities are expected and reflect the age and origin of the materials. To preserve your piece, store it in its box when not worn, avoid direct contact with moisture or oils, and clean gently with a soft lint-free cloth.