Sapele Mahogany

Crafted from premium Sapele mahogany, this wood is renowned for its rich crimson and maroon hues, setting it apart from other mahogany woods with a deeper, more dramatic color profile. With a distinctive ribbon-striped grain creating a mesmerizing pattern, Sapele mahogany is a highly sought after material normally used in crafting guitars and ukuleles. With a smooth, polished finish that enhances its natural beauty, this necklace speaks to the enduring appeal of fine materials and expert craftsmanship.

This Sapele mahogany has a remarkable lineage, sourced through Ventana Surfboards via the world-renowned Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Known for producing some of the finest custom guitars, Santa Cruz Guitars uses only the highest-quality sustainable woods. Now, through Found & Found’s gem-cut technique, this exceptional wood takes on a new form. Each cut and facet showcases the wood’s uniform grain and warm luster, preserving the essence of the material while giving it a bold new purpose.

Finished with Rubio Monocoat, a plant-based, food-safe oil, the wood’s natural tones are enhanced while ensuring long-lasting durability. Suspended from a durable braided leather cord, this necklace offers an adjustable length from 10 to 20 inches, allowing for versatile styling and everyday wear. Despite its lightweight 4oz design, the Sapele Mahogany Necklace carries significant depth—both in its origins and in its craftsmanship. Its fine, smooth texture ensures a luxurious feel against the skin, making it as comfortable as it is visually stunning.

The Sapele Mahogany Necklace carries with it qualities of history, artistry, and sustainability, speaking to those who appreciate the intersection of nature and design. Whether worn as a statement of personal style or as a tribute to the world of music and woodworking, it is a reminder that great materials, like great melodies, are timeless.

Necklace Details

• Material: Sapele Mahogany  

• Necklace Length: Adjustable length from 10 - 20 inches long.

• Oil Finish: Rubio Monocoat (plant-based & food safe)

• Leather: Durable braided chord

• Weight: 4oz

• Wood Sourcing: Ventana Surfboards/Santa Cruz Guitars

• Wood Texture: Very smooth to the touch, fine finish