Large 12mm Imperial-Red Carved Flower Coral BeadsPrice is per 15 inch string of these gorgeous beads. Each measure 12mm, about 30 beads to the string. Hole: 1mm. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times. With 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 color ranges from white to red. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees.

It was also believed to protect seafarers

All different sizes

Over millions of years the land was replaced by sea and the weight formed this resin into amber which eventually floated to the surface

Fossil or agatized coral produces more subtle textures

5 Mohs hardness)

We do have some in slightly different sizes and will do our best to please - mention size with payment

Most beads and jewellery sold as cinnabar now

Quartz is abundant

All are different size and shape

Quartz History

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It is a natural source of negative ions and far infrared rays