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BRACELET ARENG BLACK WOOD EBONY, ABALONE SNAKE HEAD BEAD & GOLD VERMEIL on STERLING SILVER BEAD
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Item # |
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50 0042
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Type of bracelet |
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A beaded stretch (elastic) bracelet with precious and rare Areng Black Wood Ebony smooth round beads, a Paua Abalone SNAKE HEAD BEAD with genuine DIAMOND gemstone eyes and 18K Gold Vermeil over solid Sterling Silver Bali granulation beads.
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Material |
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Genuine natural Areng Black Wood Ebony, multicolor Paua Abalone, black Mother-of-Pearl and black Pinna Pen shell, Diamond Gemstones & 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver.
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Amount |
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1 (one) bracelet
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Size of bracelet
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Inside circumference: approx. 17.78 cm = 7 inches
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Weight |
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approx. 16.50 grams
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Size of wood beads |
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Assorted from approx. 9.00 mm to 10.00 mm diameter
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Perforation / hole size |
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varies slightly from approx. 1.50 mm to 1.70 mm diameter
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Origin of wood |
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Indonesian Areng Black Wood Ebony which is hand-carved by Balinese master-craftsmen
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Quality |
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New and excellent
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Color |
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Black wood, multicolor shell, champagne white and gold
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Treatment of wood |
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None ~ 100 % natural Areng Black Wood Ebony without any enhancement or treatment.
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Size of Snake head bead |
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Length: approx. 22.35 mm = 0.87 inches
Width: approx. 14.74 mm
Depth: approx. 10.55 mm
All measurements are taken at the widest points
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Perforation |
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This carving is drilled with an approx. 1.50 mm diameter drill hole
~ this carving is ready to be made in a gorgeous piece of jewelry.
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Origin of shell material |
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We buy all our Paua Abalone shell material directly from New Zealand.
The Pinna Pen shell originates from Papua New Guinea.
Black Mother-of-Pearl oyster shell we buy directly from the pearl farms (aqua culture) off the coast of the Island of Sumbawa.
This shell carving is handcrafted in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house Balinese shell carvers.
The silver setting is handmade by our inhouse silversmiths.
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Color of shell |
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Stunning shades of multicolor rainbow Paua Abalone shell, red gemstones, gold and black
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Quality of shell |
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Excellent deep and finely carved natural shell
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Treatment of shell |
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None ~ 100 % natural shell and natural color without any enhancements
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Gemstones |
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Two genuine natural champagne white Diamond gemstones ~ round 1.8 mm diameter, brilliant cut in excellent quality with just minor natural inclusions (si) ~ from South Africa
The gemstones are bezel-set in 18K Gold Vermeil over solid genuine 925 Sterling Silver
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Type / style of Sterling Silver beads |
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18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver BALI BEAD (granulation and wire-work bead) made in an antique-look / traditional style (Bali granulation technique).
This Vermeil bead is 3-microns 18K yellow Gold plated over solid genuine 925 Sterling Silver
This fine bead is handmade and each granulation is applied one by one which makes each bead a one-of-a-kind.
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Plating |
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Very thick and durable ~ 3-microns yellow Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver
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Origin of Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Bead |
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Handmade in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house master silversmiths
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Hallmark stamp |
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Like all small solid 925 Sterling Silver beads and small components also these beads are not hallmark stamped 925.
The small size and limited space do not allow placing any stamp.
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What is Gold Vermeil? |
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VERMEIL, which is pronounced "vehr-MAY," is 925 Sterling Silver with is plated with Gold.
Vermeil is a combination of Sterling Silver and Gold commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is Sterling Silver coated with 18K or 24K Gold. To be considered VERMEIL, the gold must be at least 10 karats (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometers thick. In the US and various other countries, Sterling Silver covered first with a base metal (such as nickel) and then plated with Gold cannot be sold as vermeil without disclosing that it contains base metal.
The word "VERMEIL" is a French word which came into use in the English language, mostly in America, in the 19th century as an alternative for the usual term silver-gilt.
Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-18th century; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to mercury involved in the process. Today, VERMEIL is produced by electrolysis which is much safer than fire gilding yet produces a very similar result
The White House has a collection of vermeil tableware kept on display (when not in use) in the Vermeil Room.
The Code of Federal Regulations 16, Part 23.5 defines Vermeil: "An industry product may be described or marked as 'vermeil' if it consists of a base of Sterling Silver coated or plated on all significant surfaces with Gold or Gold alloy of not less than 10 karat fineness, that is of substantial thickness and a minimum thickness throughout equivalent to two and one half (2 ½) microns (or approximately 1/10000ths of an inch) of fine Gold."
Less than 2.5 microns is NOT Vermeil and is considered as simple Gold plating only.
Vermeil Jewelry
Vermeil is a more expensive version of Gold plated jewelry. It consists of a 925 Sterling Silver base that is coated or plated with Gold.
And again, if the longest lifespan is in the first place for you, your option is VERMEIL
Vermeil is much more durable than simple very thin gold plating.
No wonder that the price is also high.
Gold plated jewelry
Gold plating is the term used to describe the process of plating jewelry made of either precious (silver) or non-precious base metal (zinc, nickel, copper) with a thin layer of gold, which is depositing by electrochemical methods. As it was said the layer is very thin and thus easy to scratch. It also naturally wears thin with time, exposing the metal below.
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Definition Areng Black Wood Ebony |
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ARENG BLACK EBENUS WOOD EBONY ~ the alternative to Ebony Wood
LATIN NAME: Diospyros confertiflora
COMMON NAME: Malaysian Ebony or Charcoal Wood
COMMON NAME in Indonesia Areng / Arang Black Wood Ebony or Kayu malam which means night
ORIGIN: Indonesia, East Java (Java), Pulau Madura and Kalimantan / Borneo
HARVESTING PRACTICE: Wild harvested
OTHER DETAILS: This beautiful tropical wood is naturally black in color.
Our Source: Licensed wood sellers from Indonesia
Diospyros confertiflora is a tree in the family Ebenaceae. It grows up to 20 metres (70 ft) tall.
The twigs dry to black. Inflorescences bear up to 12 flowers. The fruits are ovoid, up to 2.2 cm (1 in) in diameter.
The specific epithet confertiflora is from the Latin meaning "crowded flowers". Habitat is lowland rainforests.
Diospyros confertiflora is found in Peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and Kalimantan /Borneo.
We do NOT use any protected African Gaboon Ebony wood; it is in highly endangered.
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Black Pinna shell |
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Pinna shell species are large saltwater clams sometimes known as pen shells. They are marine bivalve mollusks.
Pen pearl is a term used for pearls from the shell species Pinna. This species is found in the waters of the Indian and Pacific Ocean and also in the Mediterranean. These shells produce both nacreous and non-nacreous pearls. The pearls often exhibit a dark grey to black body color with overtones of bright green, blue, purple, silver, and pink.
We buy natural pearls directly from the divers throughout the Indo Pacific region.
Found in the pristine tropical waters off the coast of the New Guinea.
The Island of New Guinea is situated south of the equator and is the world's second largest island after Greenland.
Papua New Guinea is one of the most diverse countries on Earth.
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Definition Black Mother-of-Pearl |
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Pinctada margaritifera ~ Black-lip Pearl Oyster
Pinctada margaritifera, commonly known as the black-lip pearl oyster, is a species of pearl oyster, a saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pteriidae. This species is common in the Indo-Pacific within tropical coral reefs.
The ability of P. margaritifera to produce pearls means that the species is a valuable resource to humans. The oysters are harvested wild from coral reefs and are also commonly grown in aquaculture, both primarily taking place in the Indo-Pacific region.
The common name of this species refers to the black coloring along the margins of the interior of the shell. Externally the shell is dark grayish brown or green, though white spots are common across the shell. Adults usually reach between 20 and 25 cm (7.9 and 9.8 inches) in height.
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Hand-carving |
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Our shell carvings are all hand carved. This is not a machine mass produced item.
This item is handmade and each piece is made one by one.
We know you will enjoy using and wearing our shell carvings as much as we enjoyed making them.
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Care Instructions |
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Please care for Sugar Palm wood products in the following way:
CLEANING
Clean occasionally, as needed, with a dry tissue or dry soft cloth.
Agathis wood should not be condition with any oil !
Take care not to drop it or sit or step on it!
Do not soak in water, oil or any other liquid.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place (such as your desk or display cabinet).
Do not leave for extended time in your car, sunny window, or other hot or sunny place.
Do not leave in a place where it may become wet.
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Hand-crafted |
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Our beads are made using ancient traditional techniques. Each piece is handmade and is not a mass produced item.
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Our Policy & Mission |
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Our mission!
Our adornments are hand-crafted by traditional people of natural materials which were harvested in an environmentally responsible way. All our organic products are crafted, one piece at a time. We strive to provide quality, unique, handmade earth-friendly products to satisfy the soul and beyond …
By purchasing our organic products, you are supporting traditional crafts and culture, while improving the quality of lives in local communities. We provide jobs where there may otherwise be none. We work directly with the craftspeople to create our original designs.
We stand behind the quality of our product and the aesthetic of its design.
… ENJOY YOUR EXOTIC NATURE …
By choosing our organic products you are not contributing to the environmental hazards and degradation of natural land.
No materials are wasted in our production process. All are biodegradable. Any extra wood from the production is used as fuel for cooking or composted in the garden. Scraps are composted in the garden as well.
Our organic raw materials are responsibly harvested!
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Remarks |
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Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful handcrafted bracelet |
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