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Necklaces Folk Art
171 items
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Sylvan Loops, Bohemian Handmade Haldu Wood Beaded Station Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Grey Planets, Fair Trade Brown and Grey Haldu Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Starry Fire, Bohemian Red Haldu Wood Station Necklace with Star Beads
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Sublime Paradise, Green Multi-Gemstone Choker Beaded Necklace from Thailand
Somluck Komolmith
$59.95 Wholesale$59.95 -
Tribal Unity, Bohemian Brown Haldu Wood Beaded Necklace with Cotton Cord
Rahul Jain
$12.74 Wholesale$14.99$12.74 -
Eagle Horns, Adjustable Eagle-Themed Hand-Carved Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Boho Bubbles in Fuchsia, Bohemian Painted Fuchsia and Black Wood Beaded Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Natural Loops, Bohemian Handcrafted Ivory Cotton Station Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Evergreen Life, Hand-Painted Classic Tree of Life Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Twilight Elegance, Hand-Painted Purple and Blue Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Natural Essence, Bohemian Handcrafted Haldu Wood and Cotton Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Lagoon Moon, Recon Turquoise and Hematite Necklace with Pearl Pendant
Somluck Komolmith
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Beats of Vintage, Traditional Indian-Made Haldu Wood Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Harmonious Vision, Hand-Painted Geometric Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Starry Forest, Star-Themed Bohemian Brown Haldu Wood Long Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Azure Loops, Artisan-Made Cotton Station Strand Necklace in Azure Blue
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Burgundy Essence, Burgundy and Brown Haldu Wood and Cotton Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Superb Blue, Hand-Painted Classic Leafy Tile Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Mpusia in Yellow, Handcrafted Braided Leather Necklace in Yellow from Ghana
Ila Suleyman
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Aquatic Moon, Reconstituted Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Pearl Pendant
Somluck Komolmith
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Joyous Aura, Folk Art Wood Beaded Station Necklace in Brown and Yellow
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Red Eternity, Bohemian-Inspired Red and Brown Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Classic Royal, Hand-Painted Classic Burgundy Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Jewels of the Sea, Hematite and Recon Turquoise Necklace with White Pearls
Somluck Komolmith
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Tribal Dimension, Geometric Green and Brown Haldu Wood Beaded Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Sylvan Aura, Sylvan-Inspired Haldu Wood Beaded Station Necklace in Brown
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Solar Garden, Hand-Painted Warm-Toned Leafy Round Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
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Natural Eternity, Folk Art-Inspired Natural Brown Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
True Forest, Handcrafted Brown Wood and Cotton Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Petals in Mint, Mint and Red Flower Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Armenia
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Paths to Serenity, Traditional Geometric Recon Turquoise Brass Pendant Necklace
Ritu Malpani
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Shiva Silhouette, Shiva-Themed Tiger's Eye and Lava Stone Beaded Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Shades of Fieriness, Armenian Handmade Brown and Black Obsidian Pendant Necklace
Sergey Chobanyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Petals from Gianyar, Artisan-Made Floral Oxidized and Polished Pendant Necklace
Ekayani
$114.74 Wholesale$134.99$114.74 -
Pomegranate Bloom, Hand-Painted Pomegranate-Shaped Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Romantic Calavera, Skull Pendant Necklace on Adjustable Cord
Length: 18"
Edith Orozco
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Fortunate Soul, Elephant-Shaped Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Neetu Barathi
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Blossoming Mandala, Mandala-Themed Hand-Painted Ceramic and Quartz Y Necklace
Anuva Baid
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Vital Blossom, Hand-Painted Classic Leafy Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Arpine Matevosyan
$16.15 Wholesale$19$16.15 -
Strength and Renewal, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Iq' Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Kumbhakarna Protection, Men's Traditional Handmade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Buana
$127.49 Wholesale$149.99$127.49 -
Dorje Flower, Classic Sterling Silver Dorje Pendant Necklace from India
Shivani Choudhary
$114.74 Wholesale$134.99$114.74 -
Spring Era, Spring-Inspired Wood Beaded Station Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Petals in Red, Handcrafted Red Bloom Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Armenia
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Flower of Vitality, Handmade Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Black and Brown
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Harmonious Talisman, Hand-Carved Geometric Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace
Armen Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Victorious Gold, Hand-Painted Golden Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India
Ritu Thapar
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Forest Era, Forest-Inspired Wood Beaded Station Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Noble Fire, Artisan-Made Red and Ivory Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Yanina Mirzoyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Mpusia in Purple, Handcrafted Braided Leather Necklace in Purple from Ghana
Ila Suleyman
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Sylvan Planets, Natural Haldu Wood and Brown Cotton Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Moon of Tradition, Gold-Accented Hand-Painted Blue Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Monica Vazquez
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Dream Seeker, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone K'at Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Harmony and Peace, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Ak'ab'al Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Dazzling Peace, Folk Art Om-Inspired Aventurine and Onyx Beaded Necklace
Sumit Dhawan
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Bear Horns, Unisex Bear-Themed Hand-Carved Leather Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Fragments of Fantasy, Painted Turquoise and Fuchsia Beaded Three-Strand Necklace
Sumalee Nawakul
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Bohemian Wish, Fair Trade Hand-Painted Beaded Necklace in Blue and Red Hues
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Infinity Talisman, Traditional Geometric Walnut Wood Pendant Necklace
Armen Khachatryan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
Romance in Armenia, Embroidered Floral Heart-Shaped Filigree Pendant Necklace
Maral Shohmahlian
$82.45 Wholesale$97$82.45 -
Red Feather Heart, Leather Necklace with Talavera Style Ceramic Heart Pendant
Alonso Luis
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Black Feather Heart, Black White Heart Talavera Style Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Alonso Luis
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Blue Feather Heart, Heart-Themed Talavera Style Painted Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Alonso Luis
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Blue Feather Sky, Talavera Style Painted Ceramic Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Alonso Luis
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Black Feather Sky, Talavera Style Agate Ceramic Crystal Beaded Pendant Necklace
Alonso Luis
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Mammoth Legacy, Artisan Handmade Multi-Metal Mammoth Glyph Pendant Necklace
Aram Torunyan
$84.15 Wholesale$99$84.15 -
Amethyst Sense, Fair Trade Balinese Faceted 1-Carat Amethyst Lariat Necklace
Suar Dwipayana
$322.99 Wholesale$379.99$322.99 -
Jewels of Gianyar, Balinese Folk Art-Themed Sterling Silver Station Necklace
Ekayani
$161.49 Wholesale$189.99$161.49 -
Aj Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Nickel Pendant Necklace with Aj Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Thai Sage, Elephant-Themed Thai-Made Karen Silver Pendant Necklace
Pakaon Sojintarit
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
E Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with E Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Ancient Sun, Black and Brown Sun-Themed Ceramic Cord Pendant Necklace
Ashkhen Bakhchinyan
$24.65 Wholesale$29$24.65 -
B’atz’ Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with B’atz’ Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Vital Balance, Meditation Multi-Gemstone Beaded Necklace with Rayon Tassel
Sumit Dhawan
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Toj Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Nickel Pendant Necklace with Toj Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Spiritual Liberation, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Tijax Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
No'j Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with No'j Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Spiritual Union, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Kawoq Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Tijax Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Tijax Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Tz'i Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Tz'i Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Connection with Nature, Coconut Shell and Lava Stone Imox Sign Pendant Necklace
Fernando and David
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Ajpu Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Ajpu Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Q'anil Emblem, Mayan Astrology-Themed Pendant Necklace with Q'anil Sign
Saqilal by Maura Parra
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Reviews
Gwenaelle
Feb 19, 2022
Bought for a friend
I bought this for a friend who loves sugar skulls and lived in Mexico for a while. She absolutely loved it. It is very well made, and definitely a piece that doesn't go unnoticed.
Bethany
Mar 26, 2026
Gorgeous necklace
The subdued colors on this unique necklace are sublime. They fit into the colors of my house and I used it to hang behind a plant when I am not wearing it. It enhances the depth of that area and adds intrigue.
Laurie
Apr 17, 2026
Beautiful!
This is the fourth beaded choker that I have ordered from Somluck. I love these necklaces. They're all unique and the workmanship is fantastic.
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Rahul Jain Brass decor and beaded jewelry
"I was mesmerized by the beauty of Indian handicrafts and this is when I realized what I was missing."
"I have inherited this profession of handicrafts from my family. We have been practicing this tradition for many years now. Initially, I had... read more
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