Red Bamboo Coral Beads Chips 11x2mm avg, 16" length, 300 pcs
$16.08
$12.00
Approx. Strand Length 16" | Approx. Bead Size 11x2mm average | Approx. pieces 300
Coral Beads (18)
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.
7.5mm Red Coral Plain Cube Beads 48 pieces
$15.00
approximate 7.5mm cubes on the strand of 48 pieces
Red Coral plain Tubes 16 inch 42 Beads
$15.00
These have a deep rich enhanced coral color that will add beauty to any design. The tubes have a real organic feel as they are all different length...
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Red Bamboo Coral Beads 9-10mm Nuggets
$10.00
Approx. Length 14 inch strand | Approx. Bead Size 9-10mm
13 - 17mm Red Coral barrel Bead 16 inch 38 pieces
$46.90
$35.00
dyed red coral heshi measure approximately 13mm to 17mm in diameter on the 16 inch strand of 38 beads
6mm Dyed Red Coral Cube Beads 14 inch 68 pcs
$10.00
Length 14 inch strand Approx. Bead Size 6x6mm 68 pcs / strand
Brown Black Fossilized Coral Plain Rectangle Focal Bead 1 piece
$15.00
2 x 1.5 inch, 9mm thick measure for these Brown Black Fossilized Coral Plain Rectangle Focal Beads sold as one piece, dyed.
16x11mm Royal Blue Fossil Coral plain rectangles 15.5 inch 25 Beads
$25.00
approximate 16x11mm 15.5 inch 25 pcs Color Treated
Brown Black Fossilized Coral Plain Coin Focal Bead 1 piece
$15.00
2x2 inch, 8mm thick mesaure for these Brown Black Fossilized Coral Plain Coin Focal Beads sold as one piece, dyed.
6mm Matte Dyed Pink Coral plain round Black Gold Chain by the foot 25 pieces
$6.00
6mm Matte Dyed Pink Coral plain round Black Gold Chain by the foot 25 pieces
27 - 31mm Red Natural Coral Faceted Nuggets 12 pieces
$67.00
$50.00
varies in approximate size from smallest 27x25mm to largest 31x26mm on the strand of 12 pieces, dyed and faceted
7x5mm Red Bamboo Coral Nugget Gold Plated Chain by the foot
$8.00
7x5mm Red Bamboo Coral Nugget Gold Plated Chain by the foot Color treated
4x2-9x2mm Red Branch Coral clusters Black Gold plated Chain by the foot 120 beads
$10.00
4x2mm to 9x2mm Red Branch Coral clusters Black Gold plated Chain sold by the foot with 120 beads for each foot measurement. Color treated
Silver Leaf Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece
$10.00
32x10mm average size Silver Leafed Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece, dyed.
Gold Leaf Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece
$10.00
32x11mm average size Gold Leafed Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant sold as one piece, dyed.
Gold Leafed Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant sold as 1 piece
$10.00
60x10mm average size Gold Leafed Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece, dyed.
Silver Leafed Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece
$10.00
38x10mm approximate size Silver Leafed Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece, dyed.
Silver Leaf Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece
$10.00
66x13mm approximate size Silver Leafed Red Branch Coral Focal Pendant 1 piece, dyed.
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.