Italian red coral, 19.5 inch strand of long delicate branches
Longest branch 1.5 inches
Only one available
From the collection of Joyce Diamanti. This was part of large selection of real and faux coral beads that she used in an educational exhibit we called Bead ID.
This program was presented at schools, community centers, and Bead Society events, where people could also bring their beads to be identified. It was helpful to have samples of various real and fake materials so people could learn to make their own identifications.
Valued worldwide by humans for over 10,000 years, coral was treasured by ancient Egyptians and other Africans, Indians, Greeks and Romans as well as Celtic tribes of northern Europe, Tibetans, Chinese, and North American Indians.
Mediterranean red-orange coral is most famous.
Protect Coral from abrasion, heat, perspiration and cosmetics which can fade the color. Clean with soap and water only, no steam cleaning.
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