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Hand Painted Necklaces
268 items
The world’s best handmade jewelry Every piece has a story
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Rustic Incantation, Bohemian Burgundy and Brown Wood Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Precious Harmony, Painted Green Black-Hued Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Solar Alliance, Brown and Black Haldu Wood Station Necklace Made in India
Rahul Jain
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Modern Glamour, Long Strand Necklace with Painted and Printed Wooden Beads
Rahul Jain
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Beats of Burgundy, Indian-Made Burgundy and Green Wood Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Modern Delight, Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Beaded Long Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Intrepid Summer, Handcrafted Orange and Green Cotton Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Dark Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Black Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Midnight Loops, Handcrafted Haldu Wood Beaded Three-Strand Necklace in Black
Rahul Jain
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Wooden Colors, Colorful Sese Wood Beaded Necklace with Brass Hook Clasp
Eliasu Adams
$39.95 Wholesale$39.95 -
Sublime Harmony, Brown Green Carved Painted Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Geometric Forest, Hand-Painted Green Geometric Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Boho Bubbles in Fuchsia, Bohemian Painted Fuchsia and Black Wood Beaded Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Fortunate Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Green Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Vivid Harmony, Black Red Carved Painted Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Stable Freedom, Hand-Painted Brown Feather Pendant Necklace from Bali
Ayu Ary
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Bohemian Orange, Handmade Painted Orange Station Strand Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
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Beats of Puissance, Fair Trade Dark and Red-Toned Wood Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Rustic Waters, Turquoise and Brown Haldu Wood Beaded Three-Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Brown Harmony, Brown Hand-Carved Painted Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Neat Feathers, Feather Bone Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
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Shadow Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Dark Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Beats of Vintage, Traditional Indian-Made Haldu Wood Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Merry Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Orange Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Enchanted Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Purple Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Joyous Aura, Folk Art Wood Beaded Station Necklace in Brown and Yellow
Rahul Jain
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Twilight Alliance, Handmade Black and Brown Haldu Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Red Eternity, Bohemian-Inspired Red and Brown Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Courageous Freedom, Hand-Painted Red and Yellow Feather Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
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Geometric Flames, Geometric-Themed Painted Haldu Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Sylvan Aura, Sylvan-Inspired Haldu Wood Beaded Station Necklace in Brown
Rahul Jain
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Hummingbird Heart, Hand-Painted Heart-Shaped Hummingbird Wood Pendant Necklace
Josefina and Cecilia
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Tribal Dimension, Geometric Green and Brown Haldu Wood Beaded Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Blue Hummingbird, Natural Flower Resin Blue Hummingbird Pendant Necklace
Del Toro Family
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Sky Hummingbird, Papier Mache Hummingbird Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 18"
Edith Orozco
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Bohemian Night, Hand-Carved and Painted Black Beaded Statement Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Daisy Cat, Ceramic Floral Cat Pendant Necklace from Thailand
Length: 17"
Napat Chotpruekchookul
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Dreamy Diamonds, Pink and Turquoise and Coconut Shell Beaded Strand Necklace
Sumalee Nawakul
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Natural Eternity, Folk Art-Inspired Natural Brown Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
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Fragments of Majesty, Hand-Painted Teal and Golden Beaded Three-Strand Necklace
Sumalee Nawakul
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Monarchs on Red, Hand Painted Heart Shaped Monarch Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Edith Orozco
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Green Checkerboard, Hand Painted Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 18.25"
Sapna Mehta
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Blossoming Mandala, Mandala-Themed Hand-Painted Ceramic and Quartz Y Necklace
Anuva Baid
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Night's Purple Grace, Floral Adjustable Painted Ceramic Pendant Necklace in Purple
Pedro Apop
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Bohemian Pink, Handcrafted Painted Pink Station Strand Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
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Midnight Bat, Horn Amethyst Garnet & Sterling Silver Bat Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
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Talavera Heart, Blue & White Talavera Style Papier Mache Heart Necklace
Length: 20"
Edith Orozco
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Rectangular Glam, Silver Pendant Necklace with Resin-Preserved Natural Flowers
Del Toro Family
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Romantic Calavera, Skull Pendant Necklace on Adjustable Cord
Length: 18"
Edith Orozco
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Victorious Gold, Hand-Painted Golden Ceramic Pendant Necklace from India
Ritu Thapar
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Moon of Tradition, Gold-Accented Hand-Painted Blue Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Monica Vazquez
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Pink Senses, Eco-Friendly Pink Recycled Paper and Brass Beaded Necklace
Somyot Sawasdee
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Bohemian Sky, Handmade Painted Sky Blue Station Strand Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
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Universal Glance, Hand-Painted 14k Gold-Accented Round Pendant Necklace
Josefina and Cecilia
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Fragments of Fantasy, Painted Turquoise and Fuchsia Beaded Three-Strand Necklace
Sumalee Nawakul
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Bohemian Wish, Fair Trade Hand-Painted Beaded Necklace in Blue and Red Hues
Rahul Jain
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Red Feather Heart, Leather Necklace with Talavera Style Ceramic Heart Pendant
Alonso Luis
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99
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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
Morine
May 11, 2026
LOVE THIS PIECE!
I like wearing funky jewelry and this necklace sure fits the bill! The necklace sits just on top of most of my clothing necklines. It also looks great with a scoop or V-neck. I get so many compliments on it!
Helen
Sep 22, 2024
For the grieving
I gave this to my dear friend who just lost her brother. Her heart is broken but the illusion of him flying to the stars, looking down and protecting her is healing. Thank you
Gorgeous, Artistic, Unique, Beautiful!!
Ceramic Pendant Necklace, 'Royal Rainfall' is as pictured. I bought the pendant necklace to were with Ritu Thapar's matching dangle earrings, 'Royal Rainfall.' Adjustable length and well made. Happy with purchase.
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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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