The bamboo motif ran through 1970s jewelry design with real conviction — not as a novelty but as a genuine design language that translated well into gold-tone metal. This signed Monet pendant is a strong example of the format: a door knocker construction with a smaller smooth polished ring at top connecting via a jump ring to a larger bamboo-textured hoop below, the segmented nodes and linear grain of the bamboo rendered with enough detail to read clearly even at scale. At 2.5 inches the pendant has real presence without being unwearable — it sits well on the 24-inch figaro chain it comes with, which keeps the pendant centered and lets it move freely.

Both the pendant and chain are signed Monet and surface test at 10k+ via the Gemoro AuRACLE Analyzer. Monet's 1970s output leaned into bold, sculptural pendant forms and substantial chains — this piece is characteristic of that period at its most confident. The figaro chain carries its own design interest: alternating elongated rectangular links with diagonal etching alongside shorter round links, a format that photographs well and drapes cleanly.

Details:

• Brand: Monet, signed on both pendant and chain
• Metal: Surface tested 10k+ via Gemoro AuRACLE Analyzer; base metal unconfirmed
• Pendant Style: Double hoop door knocker with bamboo textured lower ring
• Pendant Length: 2.5 inches
• Chain Style: Figaro with diagonal etched bar links
• Chain Length: 24 inches
• Total Weight: 32 grams
• Era: Consistent with 1970s Monet production

Condition:
Very good to excellent pre-owned vintage condition. Pendant rings move freely, jump ring secure. Chain intact with no kinks or breaks, clasp functioning.

Why It Stands Out:

The bamboo hoop pendant is one of Monet's most recognizable 1970s formats, and the door knocker construction — two rings at different scales connected by a jump ring — gives it movement and dimension that a static pendant lacks. At 32 grams combined the set has real weight and wrist presence. Both pieces signed, both tested, ready to wear.