{"product_id":"yellow-picasso-dragon-scales-transparent-topaz-beads-necklace","title":"Yellow Picasso Dragon Scales w\/ Transparent Topaz Beads Necklace  -31\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"By randomly placing over 900 dragon scale beads in this necklace no two are alike. The matte black dragon scale beads are some of the largest beads made by manufacturers in Japan. This statement necklace is finished with a black acrylic magnet end cap that has a strong hold.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":2173750},\"15\":\"-apple-system, \\\"system-ui\\\", \\\"San Francisco\\\", \\\"Segoe UI\\\", Roboto, \\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003eThese dragon scale or Magatama beads are woven into this necklace in segments similar to those seen in Ni'iHau designs. Because we use glass beads this design will last forever (with normal wear and tear) The dragon scale beads are some of the largest glass beads made by manufacturers in Japan. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBy weaving nearly 1000 glass beads in this necklace no two are alike. This statement necklace lei is finished with a silver toned magnet end cap that has an extra strong hold.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur necklaces feel wonderful to wear and require little to almost no care by using a clean dry towel every few months to keep dust free and bright. This beautiful hand-crafted style necklace was made using hundreds of glass beads from around the world that are meticulously loaded onto multiple cords that are then woven together on a Japanese Marudai braiding stand (see photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAkalei is the Hawaiian word for \"bead reflections\" which captures this unique style only available on Maui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and durable interlaced necklaces and bracelets. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are used for belts (obijime) on kimonos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akalei Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42780513796261,"sku":"AK-2403","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/6984\/5804\/files\/Pop-Up-Makeke-Akalei-Designs-Yellow-Picasso-Dragon-Scales-with-Transparent-Topaz-Beads-Necklace-Front-View.jpg?v=1716412720","url":"https:\/\/nameahawaii.com\/products\/yellow-picasso-dragon-scales-transparent-topaz-beads-necklace","provider":"Nā Mea Hawai'i","version":"1.0","type":"link"}