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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Ceramic pendant necklaces, 'Sun and Rain' (pair) - Pair of Red and Blue Ceramic Pendant Necklaces from Peru

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Sun and Rain, Pair of Red and Blue Ceramic Pendant Necklaces from Peru

Length: 26"

Dina

(128)

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Incan Sun God, 925 Sterling Silver and Ceramic Inca Sun Necklace from Peru

Length: 19.75"

Dina

(128)

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Delightful Daisies, Floral Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Elephant Hippie' - Bohemian Ceramic Elephant Pendant Necklace from Thailand

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Elephant Hippie, Bohemian Ceramic Elephant Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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~~$54~~ $45.90

Brown Mist, Ceramic Thai Handmade Brown Leaf Pattern Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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Peacock Flair, Blue and Black Hand Painted Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 20.75"

Ritu Thapar

(133)

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~~$54~~ $45.90

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Flower Child' - Floral Motif Ceramic Peace Pendant Necklace from Thailand

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Flower Child, Floral Motif Ceramic Peace Pendant Necklace from Thailand

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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~~$64~~ $54.40

Ceramic pendant necklaces, 'Evening Fiesta' (pair) - Pair of Blue and White Geometric Ceramic Pendant Necklaces

Evening Fiesta, Pair of Blue and White Geometric Ceramic Pendant Necklaces

Length: 26"

Dina

(128)

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~~$27~~ $22.95

Colorful Peace, Thai Handcrafted Ceramic Peace Sign Pendant Necklace

Length: 14.25"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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~~$67~~ $56.95

Gold-plated ceramic pendant necklace, 'Endless Blue' - Hand-Painted Talavera 14k Gold-Accented Pendant Necklace

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Endless Blue, Hand-Painted Talavera 14k Gold-Accented Pendant Necklace

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Garden Elephant, Colorful Floral Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

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(10)

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~~$54~~ $45.90

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Heart of Gardens' - Leafy Painted Red and Black Ceramic Heart Pendant Necklace

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Heart of Gardens, Leafy Painted Red and Black Ceramic Heart Pendant Necklace

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(349)

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Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Copper Queen' - Peruvian Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Black and Copper Colors

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Copper Queen, Peruvian Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Black and Copper Colors

Length: 26"

Dina

(128)

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Superb Blue, Hand-Painted Classic Leafy Tile Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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$16.15 Wholesale

~~$19~~ $16.15

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Night Sky' - Peruvian Ceramic Pendant Necklace with Silver Beads

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Night Sky, Peruvian Ceramic Pendant Necklace with Silver Beads

Length: 19.75"

Dina

(128)

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Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Vital Blossom' - Hand-Painted Classic Leafy Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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Vital Blossom, Hand-Painted Classic Leafy Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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~~$19~~ $16.15

Thriving Heart, Handcrafted Heart-Themed Pendant Necklace with Leafy Motifs

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(349)

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Cobalt Delight, Hand-Painted Cobalt Ceramic and Tiger's Eye Beaded Necklace

Length: 20.5"

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(15)

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~~$137~~ $116.45

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Twilight Harmony' - Hand-Painted Green and Blue Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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Twilight Harmony, Hand-Painted Green and Blue Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Arpine Matevosyan

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~~$19~~ $16.15

Gold-accented cultured pearl and calcite pendant necklace, 'My Sky Heart' - Floral and Heart-Themed Gold-Accented Blue Pendant Necklace

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My Sky Heart, Floral and Heart-Themed Gold-Accented Blue Pendant Necklace

Ali Guzman

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Flaming Droplets, Hand-Painted Ceramic Beaded Droplet Necklace in Red & Orange

Zara Gasparyan

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Blue Spring Cat, Ceramic Cat Pendant Necklace with Blue Painted Floral Motifs

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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Leafy Love, Fair Trade Romantic Red Ceramic Pendant Necklace from Mexico

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(349)

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United in Diversity, Peace-Statement Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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(133)

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~~$23~~ $19.55

Shiva's Trident, Colorful Ceramic and Cotton Pendant Necklace form India

Length: 15.25"

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(17)

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Ceramic beaded pendant necklace, 'Sun Chakana' - Chakana Cross Ceramic Beaded Pendant Necklace from Peru

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Sun Chakana, Chakana Cross Ceramic Beaded Pendant Necklace from Peru

Length: 19.75"

Dina

(128)

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~~$34~~ $28.90

Armenian Mandala, Hand-Painted Classic Blue Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Arpine Matevosyan

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Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Sun Princess' - Peruvian Handmade Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Jewel Tones

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Sun Princess, Peruvian Handmade Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Jewel Tones

Length: 26"

Dina

(128)

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~~$23~~ $19.55

Andes Mountain Deity, Sterling Silver and Ceramic Beaded Incan Pendant Necklace

Length: 19.75"

Dina

(128)

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~~$37~~ $31.45

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Garden of the Sun' - Hand Painted Blue Multicolored Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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Garden of the Sun, Hand Painted Blue Multicolored Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 26"

Dina

(128)

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Evergreen Life, Hand-Painted Classic Tree of Life Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Arpine Matevosyan

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Land of Courage, Traditional Dark Brown Ceramic Beaded Necklace from Peru

Dina

(128)

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Talavera Elegance, Talavera Blue Ceramic Pendant Necklace with Gold Accents

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(15)

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Andean Cross, Sterling Silver and Ceramic Cross Necklace from Peru

Length: 20.75"

Dina

(128)

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Divine Galaxy, Unique Handpainted Terracotta Necklace from India

Length: 19.75"

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(133)

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Majestic Red, Floral Handcrafted Red and Black Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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~~$17~~ $14.45

Lush Lilac, Ceramic Thai Handmade Lilac Floral Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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~~$64~~ $54.40

Glorious Dimension, Talavera Ceramic Cube Pendant Necklace with Golden Beads

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(15)

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~~$44~~ $37.40

Andean Corn, Ceramic Beaded Necklace with Maize Motif from Peru

Length: 19.75"

Dina

(128)

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~~$29~~ $24.65

Heart Dolphin, Ceramic Dolphin Necklace with Colorful Painted Heart Motifs

Length: 15.75"

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(10)

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Tribal Hills, Handcrafted Golden Tribal Hills Ceramic Statement Necklace

Length: 14.25"

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(133)

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Sky Light, Adjustable Blue Circle Sky Light Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

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(10)

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~~$67~~ $56.95

Glorious Gold, Gold Tone Adjustable Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 10.25"

Ritu Thapar

(133)

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Heart of Oaxaca, Barro Negro Pendant Necklace

Length: 19.75"

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(5)

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Spiral Dog, Ceramic Dog Pendant Necklace with Painted Spiral Motifs

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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~~$57~~ $48.45

Lovely Day, Adjustable Floral Bloom Teardrop Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95

Water Blossoms, Floral Ceramic and Cotton Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 15.25"

Aditi

(17)

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Nocturnal Vigilance, Owl-Shaped Ceramic Beaded Pendant Necklace from Peru

Length: 19.75"

Dina

(128)

$28.90 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $28.90

Ceramic pendant necklace, 'Jade Princess' - Peruvian Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace with Geometric Motif

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Jade Princess, Peruvian Green Ceramic Pendant Necklace with Geometric Motif

Length: 26"

Dina

(128)

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~~$23~~ $19.55

Dark Floral Elephant, Blue and White Floral Elephant Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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~~$54~~ $45.90

Swirls and Roses, Adjustable Swirls and Roses Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95

Fern Scrolls, Ceramic Handmade Black and White Floral Pendant Necklace

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

$54.40 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $54.40

Golden Floral Abstraction, Hand Crafted Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 15.25"

Ritu Thapar

(133)

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Locked Away, Handcrafted Ceramic and Cotton Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 15.25"

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(17)

$41.65 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $41.65

Bring Peace in White, Hand-Painted Ceramic Peace Necklace in White from Thailand

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

$54.40 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $54.40

Ornate Ganesha, Multicolored Ceramic Ganesha Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 11.5"

Ritu Thapar

(133)

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~~$49~~ $41.65

Blinking Orbs, Gold Tone and Black Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 12"

Ritu Thapar

(133)

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~~$49~~ $41.65

Gold Sun, Hand-Painted Golden Sun Ceramic Adjustable Beaded Necklace

Length: 14.25"

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(7)

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~~$59~~ $50.15

Elegant Cluster, 18k Gold Accent Glass and Ceramic Pendant Necklace

Length: 24"

Martha and Ambar Mireles

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Blue Angler, Ceramic and Cotton Fish Pendant Necklace in Blue from India

Length: 15.25"

Aditi

(17)

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~~$89~~ $75.65

Ceramic pendant necklaces, 'Enchanted Land' (pair) - Pair of Red and Black Ceramic Pendant Necklaces from Peru

Enchanted Land, Pair of Red and Black Ceramic Pendant Necklaces from Peru

Length: 26"

Dina

(128)

$22.95 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $22.95

Floral Dolphin, Ceramic Dolphin Necklace with Colorful Painted Floral Motifs

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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~~$57~~ $48.45

Union of Time, Handcrafted Ceramic and Cotton Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 15.25"

Aditi

(17)

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Heavenly Flowers, Blue Floral Ceramic Pendant Necklace by Indian Artisans

Length: 8.75"

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(133)

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Mossi Womanhood, Handcrafted African Wood and Agate Necklace

Length: 19.25"

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(80)

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Floral Dog, Ceramic Dog Pendant Necklace with Painted Floral Motifs

Length: 15.75"

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(10)

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Kamal Ganesha, Ceramic Pendant Necklace of Ganesha with Lotus from India

Length: 10.75"

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(133)

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Calm Lady, Ceramic Black and Gold Serene Face Beaded Pendant Necklace

Length: 14.25"

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(7)

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Bring Peace in Black, Hand-Painted Ceramic Peace Necklace in Black from Thailand

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

$54.40 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $54.40

Talavera Butterfly, Talavera Ceramic Butterfly Pendant Necklace from Mexico

Length: 16.5"

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Lavender Harmony, Hand Crafted Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

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(133)

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Divine Ganesha, Red and Gold Divine Ganesha Ceramic Pendant Necklace

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(7)

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Elements of Nature, Cotton and Ceramic Artisan Crafted Necklace from India

Length: 6.5"

Aditi

(17)

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~~$77~~ $65.45

Pink Spring Cat, Ceramic Cat Pendant Necklace with Pink Painted Floral Motifs

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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Blue Flower Dolphin, Ceramic Dolphin Necklace with Painted Blue Floral Motifs

Length: 15.75"

Napat Chotpruekchookul

(10)

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Nightingale Song, Colorful Ceramic and Cotton Bird Pendant Necklace from India

Length: 15.25"

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(17)

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Gold Metamorphosis, Yellow Ceramic Sterling Silver Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Length: 17.75"

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Floral Royalty, Blue and Gold Tone Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

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Bursting Blooms, Ceramic Floral Pendant Necklace on a Faux Suede Cord

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(10)

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Blue Floral Abstraction, Hand Crafted Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India

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Blue Metamorphosis, Blue Ceramic and Sterling Silver Butterfly Pendant Necklace

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Terracotta Dream, Ceramic and Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace in Red from Ghana

Length: 19"

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(99)

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Infinite Duality, Ceramic Thai Handmade Black and White Pendant Necklace

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Ashtamangala, Hand-Painted Ceramic Lotus Ashtamangala Pendant Necklace

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