Rare & Exotic Coral Beads

Tiger coral, Apple Coral, Black coral, Purple coral, Blue coral

Wow - what a find! Tiger coral rounds are so rare and beautiful.  These particular strands of natural tiger coral are graduated with beads ranging from 7mm to 14mm.  They are hand-carved and lightly lacquered. Sold on 17" strands- See picture of entire strand

Size: 7-14mm graduated strands

This vintage bead is a 14-sided geometric that is made of rare Tiger Coral. Really a special bead that would make a wonderful focal point for a necklace.

Size: 25x30mm

These vintage hoop earrings were a real find! They are made completely of genuine Tiger Coral. They don't have any hardware on the backs- you'll need to glue on the posts.

Size: 50mm

The vivid colors on these beads range from light yellow to dark orange with some of the brown markings you see in Tiger coral. The color is 100% natural and just gorgeous. They have been sealed & polished to a high gloss. They are extremely rare.

Size: Range 8-26mm

Same fabulous Apple Coral fashioned into a disk or rondelle shape, with the hole in the middle. These were hand cut so sizes will vary slightly. They have been sealed & polished to a high gloss.

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Apple coral composite beads formed from chips and shaped into fluted beads. They will make nice focal beads.

Size: 22mm

Apple coral beads in a flat oval. You can really see the fantastic colors and markings in this picture. They are 6mm thick and have been sealed & polished to a high gloss. Great quality.

Size: 24mm x 14mm

Natural Apple coral beads in a coin shape. These are a very consistent size and shape - 6mm thick. They have been sealed & polished to a high gloss. Great quality.

Size: 20mm

These handmade beads are long tubes that are tapered at the ends. Brass wires are inlayed around the beads in interesting patterns. They have been lacquered and polished to a high gloss. They would make a fabulous pair of earrings. Circa 1970's

Size: 43x17mm (1¾ inches)

These terrific beads were handmade from Apple coral about 40-50 years ago. The shape on these large focal beads shows off the unusual and unique designs of this coral - a real rare find. (They are surprisingly lightweight)

Size: 42mm

Apple coral jewelry component inset into a brass backing. This stunning component could be used as a belt buckle or a necklace centerpiece. This is all natural coral that is rare. Click here to see the back. Circa 1960's - Mint uncirculated

Size: 37x47mm or 1 ½ x 1 ¾ inches

Apple coral jewelry component inset into a brass backing. This stunning component could be used as a belt buckle or a necklace centerpiece. This is all natural coral that is rare. Click here to see the back. Circa 1960's - Mint uncirculated

Size: 40x55mm or 1 ½ x 2 inches

Tiger coral jewelry component inset into a brass backing. This stunning component could be used as a belt buckle or a necklace centerpiece. This is all natural coral that is rare. Click here to see the back. Circa 1960's - Mint uncirculated

Size: 40mm or 1 ½ x 1 ¾ inches

These are natural blue denim coral rounds. Hand cut - Vintage from the 1970's. (Since they are hand cut they are not all perfectly round)

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These are natural blue denim coral Heishe style beads, sold on 16" strands. These are in a natural state and have not been lacquered. There is only one available.

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This is an extra long graduated strand of rare black coral beads, in a round shape. They are beautiful AA quality round coral beads that all have been polished to an extra high gloss. The beads are graduated from 8mm to 14mm. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. Uncirculated~ mint condition ~ Circa 1960.

Size: 8-14mm - 24 inch strand

These are natural black coral beads, in a round shape. They are beautiful AA quality round coral beads that all have been polished to an extra high gloss. AA quality

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These are natural blue denim coral rounds that have ridges carved around them. Hand cut and carved from the 1970's.

Size: 9mm

Yes this is a natural color! These are very rare lavender or purple coral branches. The hues range from dark purple to lavender and almost white on the tips. They are really stunning and mix well with black's and brown's, to make beautiful jewelry. I haven't seen this great color for many years.

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Beautiful natural blue sponge coral rounds in a lovely blue color. (Not Dyed) These are contemporary machine cut and polished coral rounds. Very nicely cut and polished. Sold in 16" strands.

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