Mandela (Red) Necklace and Earrings Set
$70.00
A hand-beaded mandala necklace and earring set featuring the Lakota Eight-Pointed Morning Star. Crafted with seed beads, glasswork beads, bone beads, and Nymo thread in red, orange, yellow, black, and grey. Necklace measures approx. 3″ x 18″; earrings approx. 1.5″ x 1″. A powerful symbol of life’s stages, the cardinal directions, and spiritual wisdom.
Description
This bold hand-beaded Red, Mandela Necklace and Earrings Set showcases the powerful Eight-Pointed Star, brought to life in vibrant red with accents of orange, yellow, black, and grey. Crafted with precision using seed beads, glasswork beads, bone beads, and durable Nymo thread, this striking set blends vivid color with deep cultural symbolism.
In Lakota tradition, the eight-pointed star represents the Morning Star and tells the story of an old medicine man who became the Morning Star after his death. Because of the wisdom and experience gained through a full life lived on Earth, the Morning Star is considered more powerful than the sun or moon. The eight points symbolize the four stages of life—infancy, youth, maturity, and old age—combined with the four cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West, representing balance, guidance, and spiritual understanding.
The circular mandala form reinforces themes of wholeness, continuity, and connection, while the beaded fringe adds movement and visual depth. Designed as both adornment and storytelling, this set is ideal for those who value jewelry rooted in tradition, symbolism, and handcrafted artistry.
Details
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Colors: Red, orange, yellow, black, grey
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Materials: Seed beads, glasswork beads, bone beads, Nymo thread
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Necklace Size: Approx. 3″ x 18″
Care Instructions: Wipe with damp cloth but keep dry. Even though the Nymo thread has a nylon base and is very strong, pulling hard and yanking on the necklace can tear the thread so please be kind to it when you wear it.
