Sorbet Necklace, Multicoloured

A summer in a single piece. The Sorbet Necklace from IBU Jewels lives up to its name — soft, refreshing, multicoloured beadwork in sherbet shades, finished with a properly beautiful gold-plated button fastening that makes the whole piece feel considered. It sits comfortably on the upper chest, well clear of the collarbone, not tight at the throat — the kind of length that works with a white linen shirt, a cotton sundress, a fine knit, or just a tan and a smile.

A word about IBU. The collective behind these pieces is made up of female artisans in Bali, many of whom came together through difficult circumstances and now work from their own homes while raising their families. The income from the collective lets them school their children and build independence on their own terms. IBU means "woman" and "mother" in Indonesian — and that spirit of strength, care and quiet craft runs through every single piece.

One more thing: every piece in our IBU drop has been handpicked by Sue, our IBU buyer at Wardrobe at The Cross. She is, with love, properly obsessed with the brand — so if Sue has chosen something, you can trust the eye behind it.