125 Unusual Siamese Red Sea Bamboo Coral Beads orange fossil beads Another stone from the quartz

Another stone from the quartz family

This beautiful material deserves at least the same respect

drilled all the way through from top-to-bottom

Moonstone's magical play of light brings a romantic

125 Unusual Siamese Red Sea Bamboo Coral Beads orange fossil beads Another stone from the quartzPrice is per 16 inch string of Genuine Chinese coral, dyed red but colour fixed. Each bead measures 6mm x 3mm, drilled in centre. About 125 to the string. Coral is not a true gemstone, but a product of marine life. However, it's been used as a gem since prehistoric times. With a history of religious meaning, like being one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against evil spirits and hurricanes.