Squirrel Gold + Wood Bead Necklace

An asymmetric necklace that splits its personality down the middle — literally. The left side is a fully beaded strand of large matte black rounds separated by gold rondelle spacers, transitioning into a grouping of natural wood disc beads at center front. The right side abandons beads entirely and becomes a bold open oval link gold chain. The two halves are genuinely different in character and construction, and that contrast is exactly the point. Deep, earthy, editorial. 2 available.

The bead strand — three bead types, left to center:

• Large matte black round beads | Smooth matte surface | Deep black | Dominant bead throughout the left side | The dark, grounding element of the design
• Small gold rondelle spacer beads | Tiny faceted gold disc beads | Sit between each black round bead | Add glint and separation | Keep the strand from reading as flat or heavy
• Natural wood disc / heishi beads | Flat disc shape | Warm cream / tan and walnut brown tones | Raw and organic surface | Grouped at the center front transition point | The “wood bead” element — distinctly different in shape and material from the black rounds on either side

The chain side — center to right:

• Open oval link gold chain | Large link scale | Bright warm gold | Bold on its own | Picks up where the beads leave off without visual interruption

Details

• Construction | Asymmetric | Beaded strand on one side | Open link chain on the other | Meets at center front at the wood bead grouping
• Palette | Matte black + warm gold + natural wood cream / brown | Deep, earthy, three-tone
• Length | Sits at collarbone to upper chest | The asymmetric construction reads clearly at this length
• Closure | Lobster clasp on the chain side
• Care | Keep dry | Avoid prolonged moisture contact on the wood beads | Store flat or coiled in a pouch | Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wear | Do not submerge

Styling

• The asymmetric construction is most visible when hair is worn up, swept to one side, or tucked back — the contrast between the bead side and the chain side reads clearly against bare skin and a simple neckline
• The matte black and natural wood palette is one of the most versatile in the collection — reads Western-boho with denim and leather, contemporary with neutrals and white, and editorial with structured blazers
• The bold chain side pairs naturally with other gold chain jewelry on the wrist — the Overly Complicated Chain Layer Necklace shares the same open oval link DNA and creates a cohesive gold chain story when worn together
• Wear alone — this piece has enough going on visually that it doesn’t need to compete with other necklaces