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Red Apples Ceramic Beads Hand Painted Peruvian Ceramic | Fruit Jewelry | Handmade in Peru

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Few fruits have collected as many meanings as the apple: knowledge, temptation, the harvest, good health, an entire city's nickname. Whatever story the wearer brings to it, a little red apple bead is ready to carry the weight — which is why the motif never really goes out of rotation.

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Unlike the half-cut apple elsewhere in this catalog, this bead is the whole fruit — a plump rounded form, 0.375 inches each way, finished in deep red with a painted stem and leaf at the crown. Being fully rounded, it looks complete from every side, which matters for pieces that twist and turn as they move.

Sold individually, it makes an easy single accent: one apple set between wooden beads on an autumn bracelet, one hanging from a charm hoop, a cluster of three for a tiny orchard. The slightly narrower 1.5-2mm hole favors fine wire, headpins, and thin cord, so check your stringing material before planning anything heavy.

Teachers receive plenty of apple gifts over a career; this one has the advantage of being genuinely handmade, and small enough to actually wear.

Product Red Apples Ceramic Beads Hand Painted Peruvian Ceramic | Fruit Jewelry | Handmade in Peru - Bead
Material Peruvian Ceramic
Size 3/8" x 3/8"
Style 2D
Hole Size 1.5-2mm
Condition New, Handmade
Country of Origin Handmade in Peru

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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Oct 29, 2025

You know what they say! An apple a day keeps the doctor away ;)

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