The necklace comprises 23 round jinsi nanmu beads, alternated with metal spacers.
Jinsi (golden-thread) nanmu wood is nicknamed "the gem of timber," and is mainly found in southwestern China. It is termed and prized for its elegant grain and shimmering texture. Because of its fragrance, density, resistance to warping, splitting and decaying, jinsi nanmu wood was widely used for royal architectural woodworking, such as in the Forbidden City.

項鍊由23顆金絲楠木圓珠間金屬隔組成。
金絲楠木是「木中之寶石」，主要產於中國西南地區。其木紋多樣，如金絲縷縷；材質優良，具芳香氣，硬度適中，不易開裂變形，極為耐腐。故宮、承德避暑山莊等宮殿都用上金絲楠木作樑柱，故又稱之為「皇帝木」。

approx. 56cm long