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Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
  • Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace
Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace

Half-Moon Painted Terracotta Necklace

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A row of half-moon tiles arcs across the neckline, each one hand-painted in mustard yellow, deep red and white on a matte black ground. Sunbursts, grids, zigzags and dot circles shift from tile to tile.

  • Material: Terracotta, earthen clay
  • Color: Black, red, yellow, white
  • Length: 36 in adjustable
  • Closure: Cord tie
  • Origin: India

Small red beads punctuate the spaces between tiles and finish the cord ties at either end. The scale reads bold across a plain neckline; the pattern reads different every time you look, since no two tiles carry the same motif.
Details
  • Hand-painted geometric and sunburst motifs
  • Half-moon tile silhouette
  • Adjustable cord closure
  • Lightweight clay construction
  • Small accent beads

Each tile is hand-shaped and hand-painted, so slight variations in color, pattern placement and finish are natural.

The Story

Terracotta jewelry is one of India's oldest material traditions: clay shaped by hand, fired, and finished with painted detail rather than glaze. The half-moon tiles here carry the recurring vocabulary of the craft — sunburst fans, concentric dots, tight geometric grids — built up freehand, tile by tile.

The palette of matte black with red, yellow and white detailing is characteristic of hand-painted clay jewelry made across India's pottery-working communities, where terracotta's original use in cookware and temple ornament was adapted into a lightweight wearable form. The half-moon cut lets tiles interlock along a curved neckline while keeping the piece light enough for extended wear.

Each tile is rolled and cut flat, then hand-painted in stages: the black base first, then the red, yellow and white detail added with a fine brush, one motif at a time. The finished tiles are pierced and strung by hand with cord and small red beads.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-painted terracotta

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store separately, away from moisture, perfume and harsh chemicals, to protect the painted finish.

Questions

What is this necklace made of?

Earthen clay (terracotta), hand-shaped into half-moon tiles and hand-painted in black, red, yellow and white.

How long is it, and does it fit different neck sizes?

It measures 36 in with an adjustable cord closure, so you can lengthen or shorten it to sit where you want.

Is clay jewelry heavy to wear?

No. Terracotta is naturally lightweight, so despite the bold scale it wears comfortably for extended periods.

Will every necklace look exactly like the photo?

Close, but not identical. Because each tile is hand-painted, small variations in color and pattern placement are part of its character.

How do I take care of it?

Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store separately, away from moisture, perfume and harsh chemicals.

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