Hand-Knotted Sandbar Necklace

Delicate, Colorful, & Secure...

Unlike most knotted jewelry, our designs feature smaller beads for a more refined look. While small gemstone strands can be found, they are rarely knotted. Knotting such tiny stones is a very labor-intensive and time-consuming process, but the end result is worth the effort. This technique enhances each piece’s delicate beauty, infuses vibrant color, protects the gemstones from rubbing against one another, and prevents scattering should the cord ever break.

Ethical, Sustainable, & Strong...

Traditionally, knotted jewelry uses silk cord — and for good reason. Silk is the strongest natural fiber available, perfect for securing beads. However, its production comes at the expense of the silkworm, whose life is sacrificed in the harvesting process. We chose to use hemp instead, as an ethically sound, exceptionally strong, sustainable alternative. Hemp's natural texture and slight variances in thickness make it trickier to knot, but these subtle irregularities add character and organic, one-of-a-kind beauty to each necklace and bracelet we make.

Quality, Craftsmanship, & Value...

Most french wire (the coiled wire near the clasp) used for beaded jewelry to finish and protect the knotting cord at the clasp is plated metal, even when the clasp itself is solid gold. That’s because solid gold french wire is basically impossible to find. To ensure every detail meets our standards, we custom craft our own french wire in-house using solid 9k gold, perfectly complementing the rest of our solid gold clasp components — an artisanal touch that enhances the look, durability, quality, and value of every piece.