This Art Deco coral necklace with black onyx in antique style with 24k yellow gold beads weighs 15.4g and measures 17 inches long and 14.5mm wide. Reminiscent of the distinct geometric lines and color contrasting features of Art Deco jewelry, this intriguing Art Deco style coral necklace exposes in the center an eye-catching cabochon rondelle sea bamboo coral bead measuring 13.5mm wide and 8.5mm deep, graded 'orange-red' color. The vividly colored organic gem is flanked by enchanting black onyx 'carved flowers' graded 'jet-black' color measuring 14mm wide and 4mm deep, complemented by color contrasting 24k gold beads measuring 9mm in diameter. This stunning central decor is complemented by four additional black onyx carved flowers graded 'jet-black' color, measuring 10mm wide and 5mm deep, sixteen 24k yellow gold beads measuring 5mm diameter and delicate 'orange-red' sea bamboo coral rods measuring 2.5mm in diameter and 2.5mm deep. Strung on red silk, the gold beads, black onyx flowers and the dainty sea bamboo coral rods are mounted alternately at equal intervals to enrich the color-contrasting effect of this artfully aligned assemblage. A 14k yellow gold globular clasp secures this attention-seeking Deco style necklace.
Sea bamboo is a red variety of coral, grown in the depths of oceans and used for jewelry and ornamental objects. In its untreated state, sea bamboo is matte and may display cracks, but when polished, acquires unique attractiveness. Sea bamboo has been valued for centuries as a talisman by the Santo Domingo Indians of New Mexico, renowned for their lapidary and beading artistry. Their beaded works are worn in dances and ceremonies and given as gifts on the occasion of marriages and religious rituals.
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