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18K Gold “Bedouin” Drop Necklace

Roumeguere for CoutureLab

Tribal-inspired gold and glass-bead necklace, hand-crafted in Kenya

Tap the authentic shapes, colors and allure of Africa with jewelry by Carolyn Roumeguere. Inspired by that continent's Maasai tribe, with whom she grew up, the designer says, “I like to think of my work as a bridge between tribal people and modern society.” Each of her one-off pieces is hand-crafted in Kenya by Maasai women using traditional techniques and luxury materials. Drape Carolyn's long "Bedouin" drop necklace across your body to feel its elemental charisma. Shimmering textured 18K gold discs alternate with faceted glass droplets along a chain of slender tubular beads to create a real attention grabber. Piece secures with a snaking hook-and-eye clasp.