Chinese Lacquer & Tiger's Eye Necklace with Alloy Accents

Chinese Lacquer, Yellow Tiger's Eye, Alloy

Three materials, named as they are: a Chinese lacquer focal bead, a strand of natural yellow tiger's eye, and alloy hardware. The lacquer is warm and dark; the tiger's eye shows a silk flash as it turns. Wear it at the chest.

Materials & Construction

• Chinese lacquer focal bead: Pure natural raw lacquer, about 15.9mm. Tree sap, layered and cured — not paint or resin.
• Natural yellow tiger's eye: Faceted strand beads in honey gold. Chatoyant quartz: the band of light moves as the bead turns. Optical, not a coating.
• Alloy hardware: Spacers, clasp, and extension chain in a gold-tone alloy finish. Not solid gold.
• Weight: 13.3g.
• Closure: Lobster clasp with an adjustable extension chain.

Styling Notes

Wear it alone over a round neck, or with a thin gold chain. The gold reads as stone and lacquer, not costume brass.

Care Instructions

• Avoid prolonged water, perfume, and direct sun.
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Natural raw lacquer contains urushiol. Stop wearing if itching or redness appears.