How do I know if my necklace is handmade?

Handmade necklaces are incomparable works of wearable art. Each one is unique in shape, color, size and design. Artisans from across the globe offer their own distinctive style of craftsmanship. In India, the vibrant colored gemstones have become a signature fashion statement. Balinese jewelry is characterized by ornate sterling tendrils set with tiny silver spheres. In Brazil, womens necklaces are often sleek and contemporary, with gemstones chosen for their particular energies. Many jewelry designs from Bali and Central America feature hand-knotted macram, such as that used in Guatemalas popular friendship bracelets. Handmade finishes may show variations in metal patterns. No two natural gemstones share the same characteristics. Each necklace holds its own individualistic sense of beauty, making it evident that it was crafted by hand. Some even bear the artisans signature.

What makes a necklace eco-friendly?

Sustainable necklaces are designed with reusable materials, and each culture makes use of the objects and materials most readily at hand. For example, many Andean, Central American and Thai artists use repurposed wood. West African artisans use recycled paper, and beads of recycled glass or plastic. In Thailand, Mexico and Bali, coconut shells are often used. Indian artists sometimes repurpose silk from saris. And Brazilian artists collect discarded zippers and soda pop-tops to crochet into stunning, eco-friendly designs.

What are the classic techniques for making women’s necklaces?

Many artisans the world over work in lost wax. They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver. Other techniques include macram, beaded or gemstone strands, hammered metals, and carved wood or bone.

What are the most common materials for making women’s necklaces?

Precious metals and natural gemstones are the most popular materials for women's necklaces. Silver, gold and brass all provide durability as well as beauty. Artisans also utilize local materials that can include coconut shells, bamboo, bright African print fabrics, ceramic beads, natural amber, carved bone and bull horn. Both Peru and Mexico have rich silver mines and silver is used for traditional jewelry as well as contemporary designs.

What is the best way to wear women’s necklaces?

Women's necklaces are versatile and come in many styles and lengths. They can be layered or worn alone as a statement piece. Many designs go with everything from jeans to office wear or an evening out on the town. The best thing about jewelry is that its a customizable form of expression that provides a sense of luxury and individuality.

What are the signs of a well-made necklace?

When assessing the workmanship of a necklace, its helpful to pay attention to certain characteristics. For example, quality necklaces are balanced designs that rest comfortably around the neck. Clasps are secure and work well, and gemstones and beads are properly set. The precious metals should be nicely finished, and beads should not be too tightly strung. Well-made necklaces reflect excellent craftsmanship and attractive materials.

Are there specific cultural symbols used in womens necklaces?

Each culture celebrates its rich jewelry-making history through specific symbols and styles. For example, traditional West African beads, which adorn many necklaces from the region, each have a story and a specific occasion when they are worn. Others may feature the Ghanian adinkra symbols, which convey popular wisdom. In ancient Andean civilizations, the leaders apparel and jewelry showed their rank and also incorporated religious symbols. Similarly, necklaces from Bali often depict deities from the Hindu pantheon. In India, a womans jewelry is linked to her status in society and may depict Hindu gods as well as mantra symbols such as the omkara, the root of all sounds and the emblem of the Most High. Angel necklaces and harmony ball necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and in Mexico. The pendant makes a delicate bell sound, thought to soothe the mother and the baby she is carrying. Some believe it summons a guardian angel, thus making it a symbol of loving protection.

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de búho de jade de Guatemala

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar de Jade Nahual Kan para hombre o mujer

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Nahual Kan, Collar de Jade Nahual Kan para hombre o mujer

Length: 19"

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Abundancia Maya, Collar colgante de jade con abundancia maya tema nahual

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(250)

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Medallón Kej, Collar con Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya Kej de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar Reversible Con Colgante De Jade Verde Con Temática Lunar

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Luz De Luna De Ensueño, Collar Reversible Con Colgante De Jade Verde Con Temática Lunar

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de plata y jade verde pálido de Guatemala

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Luna Maya, Collar con colgante de plata y jade verde pálido de Guatemala

Length: 18"

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Lealtad Maya, Collar de jade con lealtad maya colgante nahual

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(250)

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Intuición Maya, Collar de jade ajustable con intuición maya colgante nahual

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(250)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar colgante de jade con la autoridad maya motivo nahual

Autoridad Maya, Collar colgante de jade con la autoridad maya motivo nahual

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(250)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar de jade verde largo con energía maya nahual colgante

Energía Maya, Collar de jade verde largo con energía maya nahual colgante

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(250)

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Collar colgante de jade reversible - Collar de jade lila plateado reversible con motivo de Dios maya

Dios del maíz, Collar de jade lila plateado reversible con motivo de Dios maya

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar Colgante De Jade Con Temática De Renovación Maya

Renovación Maya, Collar Colgante De Jade Con Temática De Renovación Maya

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(250)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar colgante de jade con motivo nahual maya kawoq

Maya Kawoq, Collar colgante de jade con motivo nahual maya kawoq

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(250)

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de jade en forma de corazón de plata esterlina guatemala

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Corazón Maya, Collar con colgante de jade en forma de corazón de plata esterlina guatemala

Length: 18"

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar colgante de jade con transformación maya motivo nahual

Transformación Maya, Collar colgante de jade con transformación maya motivo nahual

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(250)

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante con signo E maya de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Camino Libre, Collar con colgante con signo E maya de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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(3)

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de signo Aj de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Equilibrio Interior, Collar con colgante de signo Aj de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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(3)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar Colgante De Jade Ajustable De Temática Maya Tijax Nahual

Mayan Tijax, Collar Colgante De Jade Ajustable De Temática Maya Tijax Nahual

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(250)

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de signo Ix de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Tierra Materna, Collar con colgante de signo Ix de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante con signo Tz'i' de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de signo Ajpu de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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(3)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar de jade verde oscuro con colgante de Maya Courage Nahual

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Coraje Maya, Collar de jade verde oscuro con colgante de Maya Courage Nahual

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar de jade con trascendencia maya colgante nahual

Trascendencia Maya, Collar de jade con trascendencia maya colgante nahual

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(250)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar Colgante De Jade De Temática De Creatividad Maya

Creatividad Maya, Collar Colgante De Jade De Temática De Creatividad Maya

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(250)

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Collar con colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de jade negro con motivo maya

Baktún, Collar con colgante de jade negro con motivo maya

Length: 18"

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(7)

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Collar colgante de plata de ley - Collar con colgante de plata de ley elaborado en Guatemala

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Length: 18"

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de símbolo Kawoq de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Unión Espiritual, Collar con colgante de símbolo Kawoq de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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(3)

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de signo Tijax de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava

Liberación Espiritual, Collar con colgante de signo Tijax de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de símbolo Kan de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Llama Interior, Collar con colgante de símbolo Kan de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Fernando and David

(3)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de jade de la figura maya Toj de Guatemala

Medallón De Toj, Collar con colgante de jade de la figura maya Toj de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de jade ajustable unisex con temática maya

Bailando maya, Collar con colgante de jade ajustable unisex con temática maya

Length: 16.25"

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante con signo Iq de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Fuerza y renovación, Collar con colgante con signo Iq de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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(3)

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Collar con colgante de jade - Collar Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya Aj de Guatemala

Medallón Aj, Collar Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya Aj de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de signo K'at de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Buscador De Sueños, Collar con colgante de signo K'at de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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(3)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de jade maya Tijax de Guatemala

Medallón De Tijax, Collar con colgante de jade maya Tijax de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de signo Imox de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava

Conexión con la Naturaleza, Collar con colgante de signo Imox de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava

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(3)

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de signo Kame de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Renacimiento Interior, Collar con colgante de signo Kame de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Fernando and David

(3)

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Collar colgante de plata esterlina - Collar de Plata Esterlina Glifo Maya con Cordón de Goma

El portador del tiempo, Collar de Plata Esterlina Glifo Maya con Cordón de Goma

Length: 21.75"

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(64)

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Collar colgante de plata de ley para hombre - Collar con colgante de plata de ley de Taxco con temática maya para hombre

Taxco Pacal, Collar con colgante de plata de ley de Taxco con temática maya para hombre

Length: 21.75"

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(64)

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar reversible de jade verde y negro con temática de sol y luna

Eclipse Maya, Collar reversible de jade verde y negro con temática de sol y luna

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(630)

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Ajpu', Collar con colgante de caracol de jade tallado a mano de Guatemala

Length: 19"

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Collar colgante de cáscara de coco y piedra de lava - Collar con colgante de símbolo Ak'ab'al de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

Armonía y Paz, Collar con colgante de símbolo Ak'ab'al de piedra de lava y cáscara de coco

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(3)

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar con Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya Ajmaq de Guatemala

Medallón Ajmaq, Collar con Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya Ajmaq de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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Collar colgante de plata de ley - Collar de bailarina de jaguar maya de plata esterlina réplica del museo

Bailarina de jaguar, Collar de bailarina de jaguar maya de plata esterlina réplica del museo

Length: 19.5"

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Collar colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de jade de la figura maya Keme de Guatemala

Medallón Keme, Collar con colgante de jade de la figura maya Keme de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar con Colgante de Jade del Espíritu Maya B'atz de Guatemala

Medallón B'atz, Collar con Colgante de Jade del Espíritu Maya B'atz de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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Collar con colgante de jade reversible - Collar con colgante maya reversible de plata y jade verde manzana

Tesoros de mi tierra, Collar con colgante maya reversible de plata y jade verde manzana

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Collar colgante de plata esterlina - Collar con colgante de glifo de cosecha maya de plata esterlina

Mes de la cosecha, Collar con colgante de glifo de cosecha maya de plata esterlina

Length: 19.5"

Nicte Migliozzi

(47)

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar con Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya I'x de Guatemala

Medallón I'x, Collar con Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya I'x de Guatemala

Length: 8.25"

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar de Jade de Figura Maya Aq'ab'al de Guatemala

Medallón Aq'ab'al, Collar de Jade de Figura Maya Aq'ab'al de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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Corazón Maya en Negro, Collar con colgante de corazón de plata esterlina de jade negro guatemala

Length: 18"

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar con colgante de jade maya Aj de Guatemala

medallón aj, Collar con colgante de jade maya Aj de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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collar con colgante de jade - Collar con Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya Tz'i de Guatemala

Medallón Tz'i, Collar con Colgante de Jade de Figura Maya Tz'i de Guatemala

Length: 20"

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(630)

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