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

These were a great find! Round and domed cabochons made of rare Tiger Coral. They have a tan background with nice black and brown veining. Each one is natural so they will all vary. We have two sizes available. They are sold in pairs. Perfect for making earrings or brooches! See the back.

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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

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. Circa 1970

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. Circa 1970

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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. Circa 1970

Size: 20mm

These natural Apple coral stick beads will add great color and drama to your jewelry. These beads look very organic and no two pieces are alike. They are bumpy and the shape is irregular. The colors in these beads range from red, orange, 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. Circa 1970

Size: 22x10mm

These natural red sponge coral stick beads will add great color and drama to your jewelry. These beads look very organic and no two pieces are alike. They are bumpy and the shape is irregular. The color is 100% natural and just gorgeous. They have been sealed & polished to a high gloss. Circa 1970

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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. Click here to see the entire strand. Circa 1970's - Mint uncirculated and only one strand left.

Size: 8-10mm

These vintage coral beads are overdyed a nice deep purple. The color settled in the pores and highlights the natural designs and patterns. These are domed disks that are graduated and sold in sets of 7 beads. The holes run through the top third of the beads. Circa 1970's - See another picture.

Size: 20-35mm

These are all natural blue coral hearts.They are sold with a gold tone headpin in the top. You can easily make a pendant loop with the headpin These are in a natural state and have not been lacquered, they are slightly rough with a some pores visible. They are all hand cut. Circa 1970's - Mint uncirculated

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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.

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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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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. Sold on 16" strands. AA quality

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Beautiful natural black coral sticks with smaller beads in between. It is already graduated in a collar style and is ready to be made into a necklace. It is all natural black coral that is very nicely cut and polished, not dyed. Sold in 16" strands.

Size: 1 ½ inches (longest branches)

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. Circa 1970

Size: 50mm

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

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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