Vintage Italian natural Mediterranean precious coral 7-8mm tube beads. 10.7 gams b4-cor482

Genuine Mediterranean precious coral tube beads. This strand measures 7 inches and includes beads that are 7-8mm long and 5-6mm thick, with an average weight of 10.7 grams.

These beads were sourced 50 years ago, during a time when Italian precious coral was more readily available. They are evenly drilled, have a high polish, and are in excellent uncirculated condition. Testing shows they are undyed natural dark red-orange in color. The stringing hole is 0.5mm wide.