The present invention relates to an illumination article designed to illuminate using solar light or any other captured light. The article can be designed in form of an adornment, jewelry, fashion accessory or other item. More specifically, the article has a solar rope string with a plurality of photocells for capturing light and converting it into electric energy, a plurality of LEDs supported by the string for illuminating at least a portion of the article, a plurality of beads or crystals and a sun catcher for creating a sparkling effect using natural light impinging on article and light illuminated by LEDs. The LEDs can illuminate in a uniform manner, intermittent, running or in a blinking manner.