Beautiful Fire Engine-Red Coral Chip Beads - Long 32" String aqua blue beads The fossilized rock is then

The fossilized rock is then pulverized and formed into the bead shape

with flashes of orange

or orange backgrounds - and some have a cat's eye or a multi-layed star

a very attractive semi-precious stone

Beautiful Fire Engine-Red Coral Chip Beads - Long 32" String aqua blue beads The fossilized rock is thenPrice is per long 32 inch string of these beautiful beads. Longest average chip size: 10mm x 6mm x 4mm. Genuine coral dyed red, but the colour fixed. Coral is not a true gemstone, but a product of marine life. However, it's been used as a gem since prehistoric times. With a history of religious meaning, like being one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against evil spirits and hurricanes. It