Graduated Beaded Disc Necklace with Brass Coins

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Three beaded discs cascade from a dense rope collar, each ring worked outward from a pale center in dark, iridescent beadwork. Small brass coins punctuate the connections between them.

Material: Glass beads
Color: Black
Length: 21 in
Drop: 8.5 in
Origin: Kenya
Metal: Brass

The composition falls in a long vertical line down the chest, the largest disc landing at the bottom. It reads sculptural against a plain neckline — wear it with a solid crew or boat neck and let the discs and coins do the work.

Details

Handmade
Graduated three-disc design
Vintage brass shilling coin centerpieces
Hand-beaded rope collar
Long vertical drop

Each disc is beaded by hand and each coin is drawn from circulated brass shillings, so small differences in bead placement and coin patina are natural to the piece.

The Story

Each disc is built with a coiled beading technique practiced by artisans in Kenya. Rows of small glass beads are stitched in tight concentric rings around a firm disc backing, worked outward from the center — a process that rewards patience and a steady hand as the spiral stays even.

At the middle of each disc sits a brass Kenyan shilling, set into the beadwork rather than melted down. Reusing coins and brass this way is common in Kenyan metalwork; each piece carries a small piece of everyday currency turned into ornament.

The graduated three-disc arrangement, largest at the bottom, echoes the layered pendant work and drop pieces worn as personal and ceremonial adornment across the region.

Craft & Care

Technique: Kenyan coiled disc beadwork

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth and store flat or hanging. Keep away from water, perfume and lotion to protect the beadwork and coin finish.

Questions

Is this necklace handmade?

Yes. Every disc is hand-beaded in concentric rings, and the rope collar is strung and finished by hand.

What are the coin centers?

Each disc centers a brass Kenyan shilling — a circulated coin repurposed as ornament rather than melted down. Small differences in wear and patina between pieces are normal.

How long is it and how low does it sit?

The rope collar measures 21 in around, with the beaded disc drop extending 8.5 in below it.

Will the bead colors match the photo exactly?

Bead tones can vary slightly since each disc is beaded by hand in small batches, but the overall dark, iridescent mix stays consistent.

How should I care for it?

Keep it flat or hanging, away from water, perfume and lotion. Wipe the beads and coins with a soft, dry cloth after wear.