The Clarity She Carries — Handmade Bag Jewelry

The Clarity She Carries is a long, graphic piece of handmade bag jewelry built around bold black-and-white vintage resin beads. African bone beads and warm African “gold” accents add texture and history, creating a striking balance between sharp contrast and natural materials.

Its elongated silhouette brings movement and personality to a favorite handbag, tote, backpack, or key ring without feeling overly ornate.

Part of Carried Stories: Adornment for the Things We Carry, a collection inspired by everything women carry through life—both seen and unseen.

Materials

• Black-and-white vintage resin beads
• Hand-carved African bone beads
• African “gold” beads and spacers
• Gold-tone metal hardware
• Durable cord construction
• Michaela Corning signature charm
• Carabiner-style clasp

Details

• Charm length: approximately 5 inches
• Total length with clasp and hardware: approximately 7 inches
• Handmade in Seattle
• Limited edition
• Long, lightweight statement silhouette
• Clips onto handbags, totes, backpacks, belt loops, and key rings

Each piece is assembled by hand. Variations in the vintage resin, carved bone markings, bead placement, patina, and finish are part of the character of the materials and make every piece distinct.

Care

Avoid prolonged exposure to water, perfume, oils, and harsh cleaning products. Store flat or hang from the clasp when not in use.

Adornment for the things we carry—and a reminder that clarity often comes from knowing what we are finally ready to release.