Is Wood Jewelry Boho? Not at Sarahfide
When most people hear "wood bead jewelry," they picture raw beads, stained beads, macramé and earthy tones. I get it. That's what wood jewelry has looked like for a long time.
But wood is just the canvas. What goes on it is what makes the style. At Sarahfide, every single bead is painted by me, and my style is far from boho.
Why wood gets called boho
Unpainted wood looks natural and earthy. Paired with fringe, tassels and loose cords, it reads as boho right away. Nothing wrong with that look. It's just not the only thing wood can do.
What hand-painting changes
Paint turns a plain wood bead into anything I want it to be. Some of my collections look like:
Sparkle and shine. My Sparkling and Lux pieces shimmer in gold, silver and rose gold.
Polished and classic. Marble and Glamorous look right with a blazer or a little black dress.
Bright and joyful. Garden Goddess, my signature collection, is pure color.
Team spirit. Gameday jewelry is painted in your team's colors.
Each bead is sealed with a protective coating, so it can stand up to the test of time.
Where wood jewelry actually goes
My customers wear Sarahfide to work, taking their kids to the park, to church, to the ball field, on date night and to every holiday party in between. Because the beads are wood, even my biggest statement pieces stay light. You can wear bold earrings all day without any pulling or irritation to your ears.
So, is it boho?
A few pieces I paint are. I paint a few earthy ones, but I am not defined by boho. See for yourself. 99% of people don't even know my jewelry is wood until I tell them or they pick it up.
