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Red, black and cream graduated wood bead necklace with large red ovals, hand-painted in the Philippines
  • Red, black and cream graduated wood bead necklace with large red ovals, hand-painted in the Philippines
  • Long red and black wood bead necklace with cream ovals worn over a black crew-neck top
  • Graduated wood bead necklace in red, black and cream on black wax cord, full-length front view
  • Red, black and cream wood bead necklace on black cord lying at an angle to show the flat oval beads
  • Red, black and cream graduated wood bead necklace with large red ovals, hand-painted in the Philippines
  • Long red and black wood bead necklace with cream ovals worn over a black crew-neck top
  • Graduated wood bead necklace in red, black and cream on black wax cord, full-length front view
  • Red, black and cream wood bead necklace on black cord lying at an angle to show the flat oval beads
Graduated Wood Bead Necklace in Red, Black and Cream

Graduated Wood Bead Necklace in Red, Black and Cream

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Three broad red ovals anchor the front, flanked by cream and black discs that break the rhythm like punctuation. The scale steps down through smaller rounds toward the shoulders.

  • Material: Hand-painted wood beads on black wax cord
  • Color: Red, black, cream
  • Length: Adjustable 28–34 in
  • Origin: Philippines
  • Largest bead: 1.5 in

The beads sit flat rather than spherical, so the necklace reads graphic against a plain neckline and lies close rather than bulking out. Adjustable cord takes it from collarbone to layering length, and wood keeps the weight low — the drama is visual, not physical.
Details
  • Adjustable cord length
  • Graduated bead sizing
  • Hand-painted color finish
  • Lightweight wood construction
  • Easy to layer

Minor variations in bead color and brushwork come with the hand-painted finish — no two beads are identical.

The Story

The bead sequence is graduated deliberately: small discs at the shoulders, building through black rounds and cream ovals to the trio of broad red ovals at the front. Knots between each bead hold the arrangement in place and give the necklace movement rather than rigidity.

The color is hand-painted rather than dyed through. Each bead is turned on a lathe, sanded, then painted in layered coats to build a solid finish — which is why the brushwork varies slightly from bead to bead.

Wood beadwork is a long-running Philippine small-workshop craft, turning local timber into pieces that travel well beyond where they are made.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-painted wood beadwork

Remove before applying perfumes, lotions or washing hands. Keep out of direct sunlight. Refresh the wood's luster occasionally with a drop of oil on a soft cloth.

Questions

What is this necklace made of?

Lightweight wood beads, hand-painted in red, black and cream, strung on an adjustable black wax cord.

How long is it, and can I adjust it?

The cord adjusts from 28 to 34 in. Shorter sits close to the collarbone; longer works for layering over other pieces.

Is it heavy to wear?

No. Wood keeps the weight down, even with the largest beads at about 1.5 in across.

Will the color fade?

The finish holds up under normal wear. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from lotions and perfumes to protect the paint.

Where is it made?

The Philippines, where wood-bead jewelry is a well-established small-workshop craft.

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