Bamboo coral, faceted rounds, 8mm, true red, 15.5 inches long.

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Gorgeous fine cut faceted bamboo coral rounds. The smooth surface of a coral bead can only be attained from cutting the center(core) of the branches of coral. So although it's common to see 3-5mm or even 6mm smooth coral beads on the market, 8mm rounds take a lot more material(bigger branch) to cut, which makes these a rare find. The facets done on these strands are fine uniform cuts, unlike the random facets typically seen on coral. These strands are fine jewelry quality and will be a stunning addition to any design. Each bead measures about 8mm wide, 185 carats.

These coral strands are made from bamboo coral. Natural bamboo coral colors range from light gray to tan, but it absorbs dye amazingly due to its porous nature. If this listing is not gray or tan, that means it has been dyed to the color that is displayed in the pictures. Be aware that NATURAL RED coral is illegal to import and export, meaning they are very expensive due to lack of availability. So if you have bought or planning to buy natural red coral, make sure you know your sources and not be conned into buying dyed bamboo coral at a much higher price tag.