Handmade by Mexican artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico, the black clay and silver butterfly pendant necklace is exquisitely handcrafted and represents the flame and was commonly associated with the emblem of the sun god and the god of summer. Each black clay piece is shaped by hand and baked in a fire of thick black smoke. The combination of clay and process makes these ‘Black Clay’ or ‘Barro Negro’ clay pieces one of the most sought-after.
Material: Silver with black clay.
How to care:
- Avoid long exposure with water.
- Don't spray directly on the jewerly.
- Clean it with neutral soap and water.
- Dry it with a damp cloth.
About Black Clay:
It is a fine clay which is stained black thanks to an evenly distributed black pigment. World-famous, the black clay of Oaxaca comes from one region and one region only: San Bartolo Coyotepec. The special properties of this clay cannot be found anywhere else.
















