Jewellery: New Mexico Tiger's Eye & Natural Bamboo Statement Strand

Jewellery: New Mexico Tiger's Eye & Natural Bamboo Statement Strand

R 450.00
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Jewellery: New Mexico Tiger's Eye & Natural Bamboo Statement Strand

Jewellery: New Mexico Tiger's Eye & Natural Bamboo Statement Strand

A remarkably rich, tactile 68cm vintage artisan statement strand balancing the organic warmth of native woods with the shifting, protective energy of natural gemstones. This hand-strung necklace features alternating clusters of highly chatoyant, polished genuine Tiger's Eye gemstone chips and flat freeform slabs, showcasing rich bands of honey gold, shimmering amber, and deep espresso brown. The gemstone elements are masterfully paired with hand-cut sections of natural bamboo tube stalks and bright silver tone corrugated spacer beads that give the piece a beautiful structural rhythm. Finished with a classic vintage barrel screw clasp, this dramatic strand brings a sophisticated Southwestern eco-luxe aesthetic to both contemporary and classic styling.

Hand-selected genuine Tiger's Eye specimens displaying natural crystalline chatoyancy, paired rhythmically with organic hollow-core hand-cut natural bamboo stalk tubes and bright silver tone corrugated accent beads. Strung traditionally using robust multi-strand jewellers wire and completed with a durable, non-tarnish brass-based barrel screw enclosure mechanism for seamless wear. The stark juxtaposition of smooth, high-lustre organic gemstones against the matte, fibrous contours of native wood represent the classic late 20th-century Santa Fe bohemian luxury craft movement.

Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, during the Southwestern Bohemian Craft Revival movement.

More Details
  • Vintage 1980s Southwestern artisan gemstone statement necklace.
  • Genuine highly chatoyant Tiger's Eye chips and flat freeform slabs.
  • Natural hand-cut hollow-core bamboo stalks and bright corrugated accents.
  • Secure, original matching gold-tone barrel screw enclosure clasp.
Did you Know?

Tiger's Eye is an ancient metamorphic rock composed mostly of quartz that derives its magical, silky light-refracting stripe patterns (known as chatoyancy) from the slow, geological replacement of parallel asbestos fibers by silica over millions of years deep inside the earth's crust.

Origin & Era

Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, during the Southwestern Bohemian Craft Revival movement circa 1986, making this magnificent natural strand approximately 40 years old in 2026.

Research & Attribution

Each piece is researched with care and supported by comprehensive historical notes drawn from available sources, comparative analysis, and archival references. While I am not a certified appraiser or authentication specialist, my attributions reflect careful independent research and may be refined as new evidence emerges. These notes are offered to enrich understanding and appreciation of each item, rather than as formal guarantees of age, provenance, or authenticity.

Approximate Dimensions

Closed wearable drop length measures exactly 35cm with a total unclasped open flat length of approximately 70cm. Maximum Tiger's Eye slab width reaches 1.8cm along the central focal tier.

Vintage Condition

Excellent Vintage Condition — High Polished Lustre. The internal stringing wire remains exceptionally strong, taut, and structurally sound throughout the strand with no loose joints. The barrel clasp screws together tightly and functions perfectly. The natural bamboo tubes are beautifully preserved with no cracks or vertical splits; because these are authentic hand-cut organic materials and raw earth-mined stones, minor natural grain lines, surface variations, and inherent mineral inclusions are present, which are diagnostic traits of genuine natural components and verify their authentic heritage.

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R 450.00
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