We have been sitting on a huge stash of old coral beads for decades. We have recently sorted it and are ready to send it to new homes. Most of it was sourced in the 70's and 80's but the beads themselves have been in use much longer, primarily in Tibet and Nepal.We notice that most old coral is being sold "by the bead" because it has gotten rare and expensive. Frankly, we just have too much to sell to do it that way so these smaller beads will be sold in bulk at under $4/gram.
This bunch of 33 old beads has a subtle mix of colors and has some variation in size and shape with the biggest diameter being 11.3mm and the smallest 5 mm. Take a look at these with the zoom feature; there are a couple of pristine beads in here. 46 grams total for 33 old beads. BC525
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Though we offer only high quality merchandise, because of the nature of old ethnic treasures this item may contain some imperfections, these just add to the character and authenticity of the item. Please see photos for detail and feel free to contact me with any questions.
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On Sep-29-10 at 11:59:52 PDT, seller added the following information:FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Depending upon the value and weight of your purchase and the customs requirements of the buyer's country I may be able to offer First Class Shipping. This is a less expensive option but it is not allowed on all international purchases. Please contact me for detail. Thank you.
On Oct-19-10 at 13:00:03 PDT, seller added the following information:ADDITIONAL NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.