Ju Coconut Necklace

A charming coconut necklace with light tones and a modern twist. The name of this coconut necklace was inspired by my daughter Julia who contributed expertly to the arrangement of the beads.

STORIES BEHIND THE BEADS

The white beads are made of coconut. Due to the buoyancy of coconuts, their seeds are often carried great distances by ocean currents. Coconut seeds can travel the sea for over 100 days while still maintaining their ability to grow into a palm tree. Because of this, coconut palms can be found all over the world in tropical climates.

The three black beads at the heart of the necklace are soapnuts that grow in tropical trees throughout the whole of Asia. They are universally used as detergents, shampoos, and soaps. In Ayurveda, they are used for medical purposes. In my house, they are used as beads!

The other beads used in this necklace are brass bauble tube beads from the Ivory Coast and recycled brass round beads made by the Ashanti people using the ancient 'lost wax' technique.

MATERIALS

Brass, semi-precious gemstones, coconut, soapnuts and glass.

JEWELLERY CARE

Brass is a natural material and will develop a patina over time giving your necklace a beautiful character. If you prefer your brass shiny, it can be restored with a brass metal polish.

All other components can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth when needed.

Your necklace can last a lifetime if stored in a pouch or box and kept away from water, perfumes and harsh cleaning products.