Bilum & Bilas - Momento Necklace - Papua New Guinea
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Transport yourself to the tropics every time you wear our on trend Memento paperclip chain necklace. Adorned with symbolic charms of oceania; a cowry shell and a woven natural fibre bead, this necklace fuses a modern aesthetic with ancient design through the weaving skills featured in the natural fibre bead.
A versatile, non-conformist necklace designed to be worn on any occasion to give a sense of purpose to your style.
- 45cm gold filled paperclip chain
- Natural miniature cowry shell
- Natural fibre handwoven disc
- Natural fibre made from is called rapa in local language - similar to sisal plant - hand foraged and processed
- Gold filled won’t wear like plating - its thick layer of gold content is heat bonded to a metal core to ensure its lustre for years to come
- Handwoven by female artisans in PNG
- Ethically made by female artisans employed in our social enterprise to hand weave each piece
- Comes in Bilum & Bilas jewellery box
- Artisan bio and stamped authenticity certificate included
CARING FOR YOUR JEWELLERY
Due to the handmade process and traditional fibres used in each piece, imperfections are normal and natural softening and colour change may occur overtime.
- Extend the life of your jewellery by keeping it dry
- Clean the metal of your piece with a soft dry cloth after every wear
- Store your piece in a sealed box away from direct sunlight and humidity
- Remove when showering, swimming or exercising
- Avoid contact with make-up, sunscreen, lotions, perfumes or hairspray
- Avoid contact with pale colour clothes as dyes used in your piece may not be colour fast
- For sterling silver pieces – clean with a soft silver polish cloth carefully avoiding the natural fibres within the piece
- For yellow and rose gold filled and brass pieces – clean with a soft polish cloth carefully avoiding the natural fibres within the piece