wood craft

Hand-carved from eucalyptus wood, the thin petals of a yellow rose decorate a panel of natural horn. Brazilian artisan Claudia Castelao designs and crafts this stunning pendant necklace, which adorns the neck on multiple strands of natural buriti palm fiber, accented with metal beads.

Showcasing her passion for eco-friendly jewelry, Brazil’s Claudia Castelao creates these eye-catching dangle earrings from recycled eucalyptus wood shavings she carefully transforms into two mesmerizing roses. The flowers are then meticulously dyed by hand and placed on oval plates crafted from horn. Enhanced by polished 18k gold-plated accents, the fabulous earrings are statement pieces that are sure to captivate and dazzle.

Tired of conventional jewelry? Try bold new styles that are also eco-friendly, like this gorgeous pair of dangle earrings handcrafted by Brazil’s Claudia Castelao. She carves recycled eucalyptus wood shavings into two exquisite flowers, dyes them in a rich and eye-catching shade and then places them on square plates crafted from horn. The earrings’ exquisite 18k gold-plated accents featuring an elegant brushed-satin finish add to their hypnotic allure.

This dramatic pendant necklace is designed and crafted by Brazilian artisan Cida Matos. The pendant is crafted from ceramic with a Greek key design. It centers thick polyester cords trimmed with suede. A sliding knot adorned with small imbuia wood beads allows you to adjust the length as desired.

Wagner and Cassia of Brazil create a statement necklace of swirling capim dourado or “golden grass” bound by golden thread and accented with brown cord. The necklace also features an adjustable cord and pine wood beads. The necklace findings are 18k gold plated brass.

Wagner discovered the beauty of capim dourado or “golden grass” as a young boy when he and his family moved to Ponte Alta do Tocantins in central Brazil, home to Jalapão state park where capim dourado flourishes. The crafting of capim dourado is an art form that has been passed down from parents to their children. Now Wagner and Cassia's four children work with them in the crafting of golden grass jewelry.