Peppers originated in parts of South, Central, and southern North America. European explorers brought the pepper back to Europe and it then spread across Africa and Asia. There are many different kinds of pepper from sweet to spicy, green to red. Whatever your pallet likes there is a pepper for it. Materials: Cast in bronze with a 18k gold plating. Accented with green jade beads. 16" adjustable chain. Handcrafted in Bellmore, New York Michael Michaud began his career at the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology's school for American craftsmen and graduated in 1980. Over the years, Michael has developed his unique and highly recognizable Michael Michaud Jewelry line. He begins each piece by creating a model from natural elements and then transforms these models into his beautiful jewelry collection. Each exquisitely detailed piece is crafted in the USA, using high quality bronze, sterling silver or gold, and various natural stones and pearls, and cast in bronze using the artisan's special lost wax technique.
