Glass Bead Necklaces

Handmade Colombian glass bead necklaces, woven bead by tiny bead by Zenú women.

Big, bold statement collars, playful chokers and pretty pendants, every one handmade in Colombia from fine glass seed beads (known locally as chaquira). Each necklace takes many hours of patient work, so no two are ever the same. When it's gone, it's gone.

These are the necklaces people stop you in the street to ask about. Wear one to a wedding, a festival or a Tuesday that needs a bit of colour, and get ready for the compliments.

Made by Zenú women, paid fairly

We work directly with Zenú women artisans in Colombia, so there are no middlemen. Every purchase pays the makers fairly for their skill, supports their families and keeps a traditional craft alive for the next generation.

Why you'll love them

  • Truly one of a kind: handmade, never mass-produced
  • Light to wear: glass seed beads look dramatic but feel surprisingly light
  • Gifts with a story: perfect for birthdays, weddings and the friend who has everything
  • Ethical from start to finish: fair pay for every maker