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Double-Strand Seed Bead Necklace in Jewel Tones

Double-Strand Seed Bead Necklace in Jewel Tones

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Two strands of round beads move through deep purple, teal, magenta, mustard and jade, threaded with brass spacers that glint between the color blocks.

  • Material: Acai seeds, pambil seeds, glass beads, brass spacers
  • Color: Multicolor jewel tones with earthy browns
  • Length: 20 in
  • Closure: Button-and-loop
  • Sold as: One of a kind
  • Origin: Ecuador
  • Bead size: 8–16 mm

The front strand carries the largest beads; the smaller ones taper back toward the closure, so the color runs unbroken around the collarbone. It fastens at the nape with a hand-tied button-and-loop, and layers easily over a longer pendant.

Details
  • Double-strand silhouette
  • Button-and-loop closure
  • One-of-a-kind colorway

The beads are natural seeds, so color and tone vary from piece to piece — no two necklaces are exactly alike.

The Story

The double-strand construction and mix of large and small beads follow a common approach in Ecuadorian seed jewelry — irregular focal beads paired with smaller accents and brass spacers, so the piece reads as layered rather than uniform. The spacers add structure and a warm metallic note against the organic palette.

Acai and pambil seeds come from palms native to the Ecuadorian rainforest. Once dried, they are sorted by size, polished, and dyed to bring out saturated jewel tones, then hand-drilled and strung with glass beads and spacers by eye rather than to a fixed pattern.

Because each seed is a natural material, the color distribution on every necklace is unrepeatable. The piece you receive is the only one with that exact sequence of tones.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Ecuadorian seed beading (acai and pambil)

Keep the seeds dry. Wipe gently with a soft cloth and avoid prolonged water exposure.

Questions

What are acai and pambil seeds?

Seeds from rainforest palms native to Ecuador. Once dried and polished, they take on a hard, glossy finish similar to wood or stone beads.

Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?

Not exactly. The beads are natural seeds hand-strung one at a time, so the mix of colors and tones on your piece will be unique to that necklace.

How long is the necklace and where does it sit?

20 inches, sitting at the collarbone. It layers easily over a longer pendant.

How do I take care of it?

Keep the beads dry, wipe them gently with a soft cloth after wear, and avoid prolonged water exposure, which can dull the seeds' polish over time.

How does it close?

A hand-tied button-and-loop closure at the back.

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