Seed Pod Bracelet Appraisal

Tropical Seed Pod and Wood Bead Toggle Bracelet

This is a wide, multi-strand artisanal bracelet constructed from natural botanical elements. The piece features a distinct ladder-style arrangement composed of two parallel rows of dark, possibly burnt or dyed, spherical wooden beads and smaller accent beads. These strands are horizontally bridged by large, crescent-shaped components that appear to be polished and dyed tropical seed pods or segments of a hard fruit shell, characterized by a vibrant golden-yellow or mustard hue. The seeds show a natural grain and slightly irregular texture, suggesting organic origins. The construction utilizes a dual-cord threading technique to maintain the flat, cuff-like structure across ten repeating segments. It secures with a metallic toggle clasp—consisting of a simple ring and T-bar—which appears to be made of a base metal with a dark, antiqued finish. The overall condition is good with no visible missing components, though the organic materials show minor natural variations and surface 'chatter' marks common in hand-finished botanical jewelry. Its style suggests a late 20th-century or contemporary artisan craft piece, likely originating from a region known for seed jewelry such as Central/South America or Southeast Asia. The craftsmanship is consistent and repetitive, indicating skilled hand-assembly and a focus on natural, eco-friendly aesthetic qualities.