This Art Deco style coral necklace with sea bamboo, black onyx, 24k gold beads and faceted crystal weighs 36.4g and measures 18 inches long, 17.5mm wide and 17.5mm deep. Characterizing the distinct juxtaposition of contrasting colors inherent in Art Deco design, this alluring necklace incorporates a trio of eye-catching sea bamboo rondelles measuring 17.5mm wide and 11mm deep, graded a captivating 'rich orange-red' color. Six delicately carved, color contrasting black onyx florettes measuring 14mm wide and 3mm deep graded 'jet-black' color flank the vividly colored coral rondelles, complemented by quatrefoil, immaculately pierced, 24k yellow gold beads and translucent faceted crystals measuring 6mm wide and 4mm deep. This color enriched assemblage is embraced on both sides with 16 silk-strung 'jet-black' onyx tubes measuring 10mm wide and 2.5mm deep, each flanked by delicate red coral tubular beads to augment the color contrast, complemented by a cumulative number of 30 faceted 'translucent' crystal rondelles measuring 6mm wide and 4mm deep. An intricate 14k yellow gold ovular clasp with meticulously chased borders and a solid slide-in hook secure this absorbing Art 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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