Turquoise Star Beaded Cape Collar Necklace

Turquoise Star Beaded Cape Collar Necklace: a one-of-a-kind Colombian beaded necklace, handmade by Zenú women from glass seed beads (chaquira).

A full beaded cape collar that sits across the shoulders like a work of art. Sharp turquoise and royal blue star points rise from a crisp white base, then spill into layer upon layer of scalloped loops dotted with blue and turquoise. Wear it over a plain black dress or a white shirt and let it do all the talking.

Colours

Turquoise, royal blue and white. 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

• Star and zigzag pattern in turquoise, royal blue and white
• Layered scalloped loops that move as you do
• Wide cape-style collar that covers the shoulders
• Style: Cape collar (sits across 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-N001. Handmade and one of a kind: when it's gone, it's gone

How to wear it

Made to be the centrepiece. Wear it with a strapless or off-the-shoulder top, a plain black dress or a crisp white shirt buttoned to the neck. Stunning for weddings, gallery openings, festivals and summer parties.

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.