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Recommended Must-Haves: Native Jewelry Styles That Honor Culture & Craft

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Celebrate tradition with handcrafted native jewelry that reflects rich heritage and skilled artistry. These must-have pieces are more than accessories—they’re timeless symbols of culture, identity, and craftsmanship.
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Beaded Jewelry

Colorful and symbolic, often handcrafted by indigenous tribes using local beads, seeds, and stones.
 
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Woven and beaded design from the T'boli people, symbolizing dreams and heritage.
Ethnic Bead Necklace
 
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Made from native seeds and glass beads, symbolizing prosperity and protection.
3mm Glass Seed Beads 24 Colors for Jewelry
 
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Used in rituals and festivals, often featuring earth tones and symmetrical patterns.
Beaded Anklets
 
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Bold, multistrand beadwork made for tribal ceremonies and traditional dances.
Starain 12Pcs Layered Multilayer Choker
 
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Brightly colored, representing unity and pride in Lumad ancestry.
Rainbow Beaded Earrings

Shell & Natural Material Jewelry

Crafted from shells, wood, bone, and other earth-based materials found locally.
 
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Delicate, iridescent shell pendant handcrafted from Capiz Province.
Capiz & Natural Shells Jewelry from the Philippines
 
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Sustainable and lightweight, made from polished coconut husk.
Coconut shell bangle for baby and adult (1pc)
 
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Tribal earrings carved from bone and accented with native hardwood.
Bone Inlay Earrings
 
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Ocean-sourced elegance with pearly glow, common in coastal cultures.
Mother of Pearl Necklace
 
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Traditionally worn by warriors and elders, made from animal horn.
Pair 1/2in 12mm Organic Horn Bone Ear Plugs

Brass & Metalcraft Jewelry

Hammered or molded from brass, copper, or gold-toned metals—common in native warrior or spiritual attire.
 
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Bold and intricately engraved, representing royalty and strength.
Bead It Wear It Love It Brass Cuff Bracelets Set
 
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Brass medallion symbolizing light and guidance from the gods.
Philippine Sun Beaded Lingling-o Necklace
 
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Hand-twisted brass inspired by protective charms and ancestral lore.
Spiral Ring
 
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Traditional brass band worn by tribal leaders and elders.
Kalinga Warrior Bicep Ring
 
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Long, detailed earrings with etched patterns from Bagobo culture.
Filipino Indigenous Jewelry