Navajo Indian Jewelry Ten Strand Coral Bead Silver Necklace.

This Navajo Indian Jewelry Coral Bead Silver Necklace is a ravishing piece of elegant Navajo Indian Jewelry that's a true treat for the eyes. This necklace boldly boasts ten full strands of of genuine Bamboo Coral beads. These 2.5 by 2.5mm beads were made from the gorgeous Coral of the China Sea. The Coral beads appear on this Necklace back-to-back to get the most out of their hot eye-catching colors. The Coral strands come together at the shimmering cones of Sterling Silver. And, this necklace has a unique backing made from genuine Coral beads and Silver plated tubes beads for a sensational look. Strung in our shop. This Navajo Indian Coral Necklace is 26-1/2" long.

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 that it is 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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