African Ashanti & Krobo Recycled Glass Beads with Amazonite Rondelles Choker Necklace

This exquisite choker necklace features authentic, recycled African beads crafted by the Ashanti and Krobo People of Ghana, complemented by gorgeous Amazonite rondelles. Meticulously crafted with white artificial sinew for exceptional drape and longevity, this substantial piece is finished with sterling silver findings throughout. The distinctive .999 fine silver Hill Tribe Silver Flower toggle clasp adds a touch of refined luxury to its beachy, exotic aesthetic, and the choker is designed to wear it with the clasp front and center. But it looks great with the clasp at the back or side, as well. This quintessentially feminine accessory will effortlessly elevate your look, particularly when paired with your favorite summer dresses and linen wear.

The necklace is composed of 14mm Clear Aqua Recycled Glass beads made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass into a fine powder and heating it to a high temperature, causing the particles to fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole. They are baked in an oven, and the glass fuses and the cassava stem burns up. This technique has been used in Africa for centuries.

The White Glass Ashanti Beads are 13-14mm diameter, and also crafted in Ghana, Africa by the Ashanti People. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been in use for over 1,000 years. In a similar fashion to the Krobo beads, pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem to form the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting, and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s. Ashanti beads are also known as "talking beads." They get their name from the distinct sounds that the various shaped beads make. The beads are intended to knock together as a person moves. 

• Nearly 16 inches long overall, fits about 15" around the neck
• Hill Tribe Silver Flower Toggle Clasp is 1-1/2" diameter
• Necklace Weighs 102 grams