Shell Necklace - Philippines

SHELL NECKLACE - PHILIPPINES

FAIR TRADE PRODUCT

Reflecting the natural beauty found in the Philippines, the artisans of PREDA use readily available materials such as non-threatened shell and stone to created beautiful jewelry.  Pendants of brown-lip and black-lip mother-of-pearl, abalone or stone are accented with glass, coconut shell, wood, metal and semi-precious stone beads.  Solitary pendants are hung on leather or suede, accentuating the simplicity of the piece.  Each piece is hand-made with the traditional quality and creativity present in the work of the artisans of PREDA.

This necklace has a simple hook and clasp closure.  It features a large black-lip mother-of-pearl pendant on three 22 inch strands of bayong wood beads, glass beads and shells.  The pendant is about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.  Each necklace is unique from another and they are created individually by hand.

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The work of PREDA: Peoples Recovery Empowerment and Development Assistance Foundation, or PREDA,is a small but pro-active, charitable, not-for-profit organization working on a national and international level for Human Rights, especially the rights of women and children. Located in the Philippines, PREDA provides community support through a wide breath of projects. In addition, PREDA facilitates the international marketing and sales of handcrafted items that range from recycled juice bag totes to brush animals made from the buri palm, as well as food items such as dried fruit and juices.