Largest beads 13x13 mm, smallest 4x4mm, 13-inch section of 8mm or larger beads. Coral's value is determined by size, color, and condition.
Good Mediterranean orange to red-orange color (darker than it appears in photo) with very few pitts
Coral crowns and other royal coral regalia reiterated the rights of the Oba (Divine King) to rule Benin in southern Nigeria from 1440-1897
Coral remains important in Nigerian society today, especially for weddings
Coral, an organic gem, is the outer skeletons of once-living sea polyps
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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