Black Coral Bead Tubes Rare Natural (12)

Vintage natural Hawaiian black coral tube beads. They are lightly polished, leaving the growth rings and grain visible. They are drilled through the side and nicely hand cut. 

• Circa 1970's
• Size: 6-8mm
• Sold in packs of 12 beads

Black coral is rare and can no longer be imported into the US, so get it while you can. You will be surprised by the feel of black coral and how light weight it is. Under magnification or in the raw state you will see thin golden brown rings or markings on its tree like branches. In the 1950's Hawaiian black coral was found at extreme depths exceeding 175 feet. It has long been a Hawaiian favorite gemstone. 

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