Double Strand Turquoise / Coral Bead Sterling Silver High Fashion Choker Necklace 2284-BNK
Double Strand Turquoise Coral Bead Choker Necklace
This Double Strand Turquoise Coral Bead Choker Necklace is a gorgeous and colorful piece of hand-made Native American jewelry. This necklace features two hand-strung strands, one of stabilized reconstructed Turquoise beads and one of genuine Bamboo Coral that link at the center, so one side is Turquoise and the other is Coral, creating a dazzling, fashionable look. If the Turquoise were genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, just one strand would be $600. Each end of this beaded necklace is dressed with a shimmering cap of Sterling Silver and a hook-eye and comb clasp. The total length of this choker necklace is 20". Made in our Shop.
There are four types of precious coral in Hawaii: black coral (Antipathidae), gold coral (Parazoanthidae), red or pink coral (Corallidae) and bamboo coral. Each of these has a different internal composition. Red and pink corals produce a calcite skeleton similar in hardness to ivory and pearls. Bamboo corals, on the other hand, produce a skeleton composed partially of calcite and partially of protein that is similar to the keratin in your fingernails. These alternating bands of material resemble a bamboo stalk; thus the corals' name. In Hawaii, black corals are found in 100-300 ft. of water, shallow enough to harvest using scuba equipment. Many harvesters, however, have died in pursuit of coral trees at the deep end of this range. Red, gold and bamboo coral are found between 1,000 and 1,500 ft; so harvesting is conducted with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or submarines.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
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