Brown & Gold Sunburst Ceremonial Beaded Collar

Brown & Gold Sunburst Ceremonial Beaded Collar: a one-of-a-kind Colombian beaded necklace, handmade by Zenú women from glass seed beads (chaquira).

Our most dramatic piece. Diamond points in chocolate brown, cream and gold radiate out like the rays of the sun, finished with a silvery edge. It's a true ceremonial collar: wear it to a wedding, a gallery opening or anywhere you plan to be remembered.

Colours

Chocolate brown, cream, gold and silver. Because every piece is threaded by hand, bead shades can vary slightly from the photos, which is part of what makes yours unique.

The details

• Sunburst of diamond points in brown, cream and gold
• Large ceremonial collar that covers the shoulders
• Silvery beaded edging
• Style: Large ceremonial collar (covers the shoulders)
• Material: glass seed beads (chaquira), hand-threaded
• Made by: Zenú artisan women in Colombia
• Packaging: arrives in a protective collar box, ready to give as a gift
• Piece no.: SOSO-N008. Handmade and one of a kind: when it's gone, it's gone

How to wear it

A true heirloom-style piece. Wear it with a plain black, cream or camel dress and let it lead. Made for weddings, gallery openings, cultural celebrations and photo shoots.

Handmade by Zenú women in Colombia

Every piece is woven bead by tiny bead by Zenú women in Colombia, using fine glass seed beads (known in Colombia as chaquira) and techniques passed down through generations. Each piece takes many hours of patient work, so no two are ever exactly the same. Yours is truly one of a kind.

When you buy from Stand Out and Shout Out, the makers are paid fairly for their skill, helping their families build brighter futures and keeping their craft alive.

Caring for your necklace

• Store it flat or loosely coiled so the beadwork keeps its shape
• Keep it away from water, perfume and lotions
• Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth

Good to know

Is it really one of a kind? Yes. Each piece is designed and beaded by hand, so no two are ever exactly the same.

What are chaquira beads? Chaquira is the Colombian name for tiny glass seed beads. Zenú artisans thread them one by one into patterns passed down through generations.

Will it arrive safely? Every piece is packed flat in a protective collar box so the beadwork keeps its shape on the way to you.