Chunky Chinese Red Root Coral Barrel Beads - A GradeThese beads are a beautiful quality, polished A Grade. Price is for one 16 inch string of approx 32 chunks of about 12mm diameter x 10mm each. Heavy! As with all red coral these days they are dyed. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times. Has a history of religious meaning and is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes. Its

Each butterfly measures 13mm x 13mm x 4

A man-made stone

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Each measures 16mm x 10mm x 10mm - about 27 beads to the string

drilled from top to bottom

About 25 to the string a long 16mm x 8mm

Most of this coral is found in the Mediterranean Sea or in the Pacific off Japan and Taiwan

like crystal

Usually much more expensive for the quality

it became electrically charged

The rustic shape of natural coral branches is perfect for creating jewellery with an ethnic style

This unusual jewellery is used to protect the fingernail