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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.

Brazil's Wagner and Cassia braid a spectacular pendant necklace from natural golden grass fiber and dye some strains in a fabulous emerald shade. The swirl motifs are bounded by golden cords while the adjustable black faux suede cord with tie closure features pinewood beads and 18k gold-plated brass findings.

Incorporating natural elements into her jewelry pieces, artisan Cida Matos in Brazil creates this original statement necklace. The long pendant is dried calabash gourd that has been hand carved with tribal-inspired motifs. The pendant centers a necklace of multiple beige cords that meet in an adjustable sliding knot. Wooden beads adorn the cord ends.

Hand-carved from cuieira wood with intricate line patterns, a double pendant dangles from the center of this necklace from Brazil. Designed by Cida Matos, this accessory adorns the wearer with several strands of black cord. Black cedar wood beads dangle from the adjustable sliding knot.

Centering a long strand of leather cord, two planetary bodies form a contemporary composition in this statement necklace from Brazil. Silvana and João Alexandre create this necklace, which feature two circular pendants—one blue and the other ivory in hue—that are handcrafted from glass. Each pendant is displayed against a leather panel.