The "Melia" Plumeria is a symbol of warmth and aloha in the islands. Cut into natural shell, creating a one-of-a-kind finish in either white or black hues. * Material: Natural sea pearl shells. White shells are from Australia. Black are from Indonesia. No live shells are used. Cord is synthetic silk. Synthetic will not fade or fray. * Size: 0.75" * Lenth: 17" with gold plated lobster clasp. As the shell is natural the hues in the black will vary from light browns to blacks. Designs are originals, copyrighted by Leighton Lam.