Coral Beads 16 inch Long Nugget Strand.

Wholesalers and Indian Jewelry crafters, this one is for you. These strands feature nuggets of genuine Red Coral. This Coral comes from the China Sea. These ravishing Coral nuggets were hand drilled and are ready for stringing. This is perfect for anyone who wants to create their own jewelry. Each nugget of this beautiful Coral delivers a gorgeous display of natural vibrant red colors making each nugget unique. You'll be getting this high quality Coral at $6.60 per strand. And, you can order as many strands as you want. Just let us know what you need. These Coral nugget strands are each approximately 16-1/2" long.

There are four types of precious coral in Hawaii: black coral (Antipathidae), gold coral (Parazoanthidae), red or pink coral (Corallidae) and bamboo coral. Each of these has a different internal composition. Red and pink corals produce a calcite skeleton similar in hardness to ivory and pearls. Bamboo corals, on the other hand, produce a skeleton composed partially of calcite and partially of protein that is similar to the keratin in your fingernails. These alternating bands of material resemble a bamboo stalk; thus the corals' name. In Hawaii, black corals are found in 100-300 ft. of water, shallow enough to harvest using scuba equipment. Many harvesters, however, have died in pursuit of coral trees at the deep end of this range. Red, gold and bamboo coral are found between 1,000 and 1,500 ft; so harvesting is conducted with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or submarines.