Bamboo necklace by Michael Michaud for Silver Seasons.

16 inches. Lobster claw closure. Hand-patinaed bronze with 24K gold-plated beads. Made in the USA.

Growing in clumps like most grasses, the tallest bamboos inhabit tropical Asian forests. The woody stems are used for everything from building scaffolds to furniture. Bamboo is the only source of food for the Panda.