Bilum & Bilas - Nambis Necklace - Gold - Papua New Guinea
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Deck out your décolletage with our delicate and unique Nambis necklace. The natural fibres blended with the sparkle of precious metal is a perfect way to merge a modern aesthetic with ethics.
Each piece showcases ancient weaving skills as the pendant is handcrafted by Papua New Guinean female artisans who have inherited their cultural knowledge from their elders. Each piece supports women employed for their traditional skills.
- 25mm handwoven natural fibre disc pendant embellished with beads
- 45cm Yellow/rose gold fill or sterling silver fine chain necklace
- Yellow/rose gold fill or sterling silver beading
- 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
- Natural fibre is called rapa in local language - similar to sisal plant - hand foraged and processed
- Handwoven by artisans in PNG
- Ethically made by social enterprise employing artisans to hand weave each piece
- Comes in Bilum & Bilas jewellery box
- Artisan bio and 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