Coral Beads

The name coral has been derived from a Greek word. Coral is either red or pink in color and is used as ornamental beads. It is the calcified skeletons of organisms living in salt waters. Coral is found in coasts of the Western Mediterranian, Canary Isles, Japan and Malayasian Archepelago. In the Red Sea and Australia black coral is found.

The beads are extremely uniform in size, and are available in either deep, rich scarlet or a lighter, pastel pink color.

Uses
The coral that is extracted from the coasts is used for making beads. These bead are stringed and worn as jewelry. Coral jewelry mainly includes necklace, and bracelets. Delightful small coral round bead are also used as spacers pieces in all forms of jewelry.