Jewelry that feels found rather than manufactured, even when the finish is polished. Verda Alaton founded the Istanbul label after years of studying anthropology, collecting tribal art and traveling through Asia and Africa, turning shells, stones and metal into expressive talismans. The pieces are bold in shape but still close to the body, which is where their natural materials make the most sense.
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The Materials Lead
Alaton has said that she often lets the material guide the design, a method that suits TOHUM’s shells, ceramic beads and onyx. The necklaces make that instinct visible, layering natural forms into pieces with a strong center of gravity.
Samsara sterling silver and seashell beaded necklace
TOHUM
$685
Samsara gold-plated, leather and seashell beaded necklace
TOHUM
$675
Samsara gold-plated, onyx, leather and seashell beaded necklace
TOHUM
$635
Samsara silver, onyx and seashell necklace
TOHUM
$645
Samsara gold-plated, seashell and ceramic necklace
TOHUM
$645
Evil Eye gold-plated, seashell and ceramic necklace
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$665
Gold-plated, seashell and ceramic necklace
TOHUM
$595
Gold-plated quartz necklace
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$685
Small Relics, Clear Shape
TOHUM means “seed” in Turkish, a name that speaks to growth and individuality. Bracelets and earrings keep the symbolism tactile, mixing leather, metal and seashells in a scale that feels personal rather than ornamental.
Our honest take
TOHUM is at its best when the material keeps some evidence of its origin. If you take one thing away, wear one expressive piece on its own and let the shell or stone stay legible.
