Hand-Crafted Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Ceramic Beads - Vibrant Calavera Bead Supplies
Be the first to review this productThe calavera — the decorated sugar skull of Día de los Muertos — is one of folk art's great paradoxes: a skull made joyful, covered in flowers and color to honor the dead rather than fear them. This bead carries that tradition at wearable, everyday scale.
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Across its roughly half-inch face, the skull is ornamented the traditional way, with swirls, petals, and geometric marks painted over a bone-white ground in the dense, celebratory patterning that defines the style. The detail is fired in, keeping the festival colors saturated through daily wear and handling.
A 1.5–2mm hole makes it easy to feature on cord, chain, or wire. It works as a focal bead in ofrenda-season jewelry, in Day of the Dead earrings, and in year-round pieces for anyone drawn to memento mori imagery with warmth in it. It pairs especially well with marigold-orange and deep purple accents.
A meaningful choice for honoring loved ones — and a striking one even for those who simply admire the artistry behind it.
Charm Dimensions
Most Xinar charms measure approximately 10–25 mm including bail. Sizes vary by design — check each product's specifications above for exact measurements.
Chain Length Reference
| Length | Style | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| 16" / 41 cm | Choker | Sits close to the base of the neck |
| 18" / 46 cm | Standard | Falls at the collarbone — most popular |
| 20" / 51 cm | Matinee | Rests just below the collarbone |
| 24" / 61 cm | Opera | Falls near the top of the bust |
| 30" / 76 cm | Rope | Long layering length, mid-torso |
Our sterling silver charms pair well with 18" chains — the most versatile everyday length.
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