Natural Black Coral Bead Collection 11 Unit Bulk Closeout Final Sale BDZ-2439 Four Corners USA OnLine Jewelry Making Beading Craft Supplies. Stunning lightweight Black Coral beads in several shapes and sizes. Lots of info on web regarding Black Coral and we have posted info below as well as images of the inside of bead to show the fibrous skeletal interior of Natural Black Coral. Not certain they can still be obtained as we purchased these beauties 20 years ago through by my most prized and trusted importer.
Sold as 11 Unit Bulk Package consisting of: 1 - 16 inch and 2 - 5 1/4 inch Semi Round Bead Strands (flat at hole side somewhat like a rondelle) measuring 7mm at widest point and 5mm hole to hole; 2 - 16 inch and 4 - 5 1/4 inch Rondelle/Rounded Heishi cut Bead Strands measuring 6mm at widest point and 4mm hole to hole; 1 - 16 inch and 1 - 12 inch top drilled Stick Fringe Bead Strands various lengths.
Antipatharians (Black Corals) As the common name implies, black corals produce a skeletal axis that in some species can be jet black in color with a naturally high luster. Due to these attributes, black coral has for many centuries been used to make jewelry. It is not, however, an ideal substance for jewelry because, unlike precious red and pink coral, it is not stony in nature (i.e., does not contain calcium carbonate); instead, it is entirely organic and consists of concentric layers of protein and chitin. Consequently, over time, jewelry made from black coral is subject to drying out and cracking.
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