Navajo Indian Blue Coral Bead Silver Choker Necklace 3552-BNK
Navajo Indian Blue Coral Bead Silver Choker Necklace.
This necklace is full of natural beauty. This one has been hand strung with large and gorgeous beads of genuine Blue Coral. These Blue Coral beads are 16mm big, each bead is just full of natural character. The ends of this sensational choker necklace have been artfully dressed with plated Silver cones. Hand strung in our shop by Native American jewelry artist Berlinda Begay. This choker is 16-1/4" long. An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the 'comment box' as you check out.
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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