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34x24mm Silver Leafed Fossilized Coral Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
25x18mm Blue Fossil Coral Ovals 15 inch 15 beads - The Bead Traders
15mm Blue Fossil Coral Coins 15 inch 25 beads - The Bead Traders
38x28mm Fossilized Coral Focal Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
29x23mm Fossilized Coral Focal Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
Pinkish Red Bamboo Coral Chips 15 inch 140 beads - The Bead Traders
Dark Red Bamboo Coral Tubes 16 inch 32 beads - The Bead Traders
Red Coral Plain Rectangles 15 inch 63 beads - The Bead Traders
8-9mm Red Coral Plain Cubes 15 inch 45 beads - The Bead Traders
Vermeil Bezeled Coral Rectangle Connector 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
Red Coral Chip Beads 15 inch 110 pieces - The Bead Traders
25x11mm-30x11mm Gold Leafed Red Coral Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
22x9mm-56x11mm Silver Leafed Red Coral Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
Gold Leafed White Coral Focal Pendant 1 Piece - The Bead Traders
Silver Leaf Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece - The Bead Traders
Gold Leaf Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece - The Bead Traders
6mm Matte Dyed Pink Coral plain round Black Gold Chain by the foot 25 pieces - The Bead Traders
7.5mm Red Coral Plain Cube Beads 48 pieces - The Bead Traders
Red Bamboo Coral Beads Chips 11x2mm avg, 16" length, 300 pcs - The Bead Traders
Red Bamboo Coral Tube Beads 9-10mm Nuggets - The Bead Traders
6mm Dyed Red Coral Cube Beads 14 inch 68 pcs - The Bead Traders

The rich, red, lustrous beauty of Coral Beads has been prized for thousands of years. While precious coral, which is cut and polished from the skeletal remains of deep water sea creatures, is an endangered species, these beads are now also being fashioned from other varieties of coral or are dyed. Red coral beads are believed to have healing properties and are especially popular for traditional Nigerian wedding jewelry. Because we buy beads in volume, the Bead Traders can always offer affordable beads and beading supplies online. Ask one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives if you have any questions, as we are always available and happy to assist you.

Origins of Precious Coral

Precious coral is made from a species of coral called Corallium rubrum. Unlike the species of coral that form coastal coral reefs, precious coral grows at the dark sea bottom. These creatures are native to the Mediterranean Sea but have become endangered, and the easier to access habitats in the region are drastically over-harvested. Another species, Corallium japonicum, is found in the Pacific around Japan and Taiwan, although they grow at depths greater than 350 meters and the currents are strong in these areas, which makes it difficult to gather coral in these areas.

Red Coral Beads

Dyed coral beads and precious coral feature a vibrant spectrum of colors, which range from pale pink to pinkish orange and dark red. As a matter of fact, the word ‘coral’ is often used to describe an orange red color. Coral beads hold their color well and have been used in jewelry making at least since the ancient Egyptians, and coral was very popular in Victorian times. Chokers made of strings of highly polished coral beads are part of traditional Nigerian wedding attire, and are often part of a matching set with bracelets and earrings.

The Powers of Coral

Various powers have been ascribed to coral over the centuries. Indians and Romans believed it to be an effective protection against the evil eye. Romans gave their children necklaces of coral beads to protect them from danger, and as recently as the early 20th century, women in Italy still wore coral as a cure for infertility. Today, some people  wear red coral beads to  reduce congestion and cleanse, rebuild, and strengthen the bloodstream. Some people believe that coral can slow the aging process.

Get Your Coral Beads From GiveMeMoreBeads

the Bead Traders inspects and hand chooses every bead we sell, and we only deal in the highest quality beads on the market. We won’t sell you any items that we wouldn’t want to purchase ourselves, and after ten years in the bead business, we know what quality looks like.

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