This is a necklace that will get you noticed. A complex assembly of strands of glass beads that sit just below the collarbone.
When we think of bead necklaces, we rarely think of glass beads. And yet, glass is a noble material, and has been used since time immemorial in the art of jewellery . Smooth glass, with a radiant, tangible and rich gleam : glass beads have been used in jewellery since Antiquity. It is a noble material that lasts and is light to wear.
My glass beaded necklaces are made by a craft group founded in 1985. AB Beadwork is based in the very poor province of KwaZulu-Natal, on the eastern coast of South Africa. The beaders, all local, are masters not only of their traditional Zulu craft but of their contemporary creations of unique and quality jewellery.
This glass beaded necklace will quickly become one of your favourite accessories, its form and colour perfect for any occasion, chic or casual. And what’s more, it’s ethic and ethical.
Length 48-53 cm
Handmade, piece by piece, by the beaders of South Africa
