Gorgeous Vintage Italian Coral Heishi beads in oxblood red. They are round tubes, all hand cut and polished. A very good string of heishi will have a uniform consistency and excellent polish. If you gently pull it through your hand, it should feel silky smooth. These coral beads are a beautiful deep red color that is sometimes called oxblood red. They are AA quality with an even color and minimal pits or inclusions. They are 3.5mm in diameter and 4-5mm in length. These strands have a label that says Bueno Coral Mfg. Corp.
These beads have not been dyed, and are not bamboo
- Sold on 16" strands
- Circa 1970's
- Size: 3 x 4-6mm
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