Teko Necklace

$38.00

Sustainably handcrafted by artisans escaping human trafficking
100% of proceeds go to our non-profit, International Sanctuary, to provide each artisan with fair wages, education & holistic care
1 ½“ pendant, 21” chain
Available in brass and mixed Ankole - sustainably sourced in Uganda

Modern and artful, our Teko “Strength” Pendant Necklace elevates both casual and work-from-home ensembles. Classic arcs of brass anchor a semi-circle of ankole smoothed to a shine. Pair with the Teko Earrings to complete your look.

Each Necklace is made with love in Kampala by a survivor of human trafficking who loves working with Ankole and is proud to have it represent their country to the world. Ankole is a natural product known for unique and beautiful variations in color ranging from ivory black to caramel and gray. Like fingerprints, no two polished pieces are alike. When you purchase from our Ankole Line, you’re empowering girls and women seeking freedom and helping to ensure a sustainable local economy in Kampala, Uganda.

Included with your purchase of the Teko Necklace will be a polishing cloth and instructions on how to keep your jewelry clean, dry, and polished. We love working with brass because it can be polished to shine–due to the nature of brass being just itself. Brass, when polished, can be a beautiful replacement for 14k gold jewelry.

The PURPOSE guarantee is our promise to you:

All our jewelry is handmade by women escaping human trafficking. Slight irregularities and variations in craftsmanship or natural characteristics of the materials are unique and individual to each artisan jewelry item. These characteristics are considered a part of the beauty and charm of the handmade jewelry item and should not be considered a defect.

However, we want you to love your purchase! We stand behind our products and warrant that all items will be free from manufacturing defects. *If you are dissatisfied with your choice, please see the Returns & Exchanges page.

*General wear and tear, misuse and tarnishing are not covered under the warranty. Our warranty does not provide for replacements or refunds for lost or stolen items.

PURPOSE Jewelry Care Guide:

Important Jewelry Care Note: Polishing your gold or silver plated jewelry will remove the plating from the piece. Only use a polishing cloth for your pieces that are 100% brass and are not plated.

How to care for plated jewelry

Plated jewelry is identical to a piece that would be entirely made up of a precious metal but does require more care to allow for the piece to not lose its plating.

Apply perfume, hairspray or deodorant before wearing your jewelry as certain chemicals may damage the finish.
Always remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, doing household chores or using abrasive cleaners.
If your jewelry requires further cleaning, use mild soap, water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.
Make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
To avoid black markings on your skin or the jewelry, be sure to regularly clean.

How to care for brass jewelry

Apply perfume, hairspray or deodorant before wearing your jewelry as certain chemicals may damage the finish.
Always remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, doing household chores or using abrasive cleaners.
If your jewelry requires further cleaning, use mild soap, water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.
Make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
To avoid black markings on your skin or the jewelry, be sure to regularly clean.
Use a polishing cloth to clean your jewelry

Visit our blog to learn more about the importance of caring for your jewelry based on the specific metal used, as well as, 5 natural ways to clean brass Jewelry.