Pura Utz Silver Flor Glass Bead Brooch
Pura Utz
$237.00
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The Pura Utz Silver Flor Glass Bead Brooch feels like a garden you can wear. Cream glass seed beads loop into an open flower, each petal catching light with a quiet, satiny glow. A textured center cluster of dark metallic and chartreuse beads anchors the bloom, while a slender beaded stem adds a playful, botanical line. The look nods to traditional Mayan beadmaking, rendered with patient craft in every inch.
Pin it to a tailored jacket or float it over a heavy knit, and the piece makes a quiet statement. The open bloom sits elegantly on lapels, while the stem punctuates the neckline without overpowering the outfit. The dense seed-bead center keeps the design anchored, lending a crafted luxury to everyday silhouettes.
Rooted in Guatemalan tradition, Pura Utz centers Mayan beadmaking, a process that sees two women working three days with twenty-four thousand four hundred glass beads to create one piece. This brooch translates that meticulous craft into wearable sculpture, a tactile accent that pairs with crisp tailoring or textured knits for a refined, globally inspired finish.
Materials / Fabrication
- Open flower shaped brooch
- Intricately handcrafted from loops of cream glass seed beads
- Center cluster composed of dark metallic and chartreuse beads for texture
- Slender beaded stem
- Handcrafted by two women over three working days
- Contains 24,400 glass beads
- Guatemalan brand focused on traditional Mayan beadmaking
- Statement accessory designed to accent jackets or heavy knits
Recommended Care
- Handle gently and store in a soft pouch or jewelry box to prevent snagging
- Avoid moisture, perfumes, hairsprays, and harsh cleaners
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear; do not submerge in water
- If needed, wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately; do not soak
- Keep away from rough surfaces to prevent bead loosening; have repairs by a professional if needed
