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Old Coral Beads

Posted by Edith D on February 23, 2012 at 9:47am
It is difficult to find the old coral in Tunis. The markets here are flooded with newer Chinese stuff, most of it shaped, polished and dyed. I found these beads in al-Djem. The holes are well worn and the color has not been altered (except by age).
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  • Harald February 23, 2012 at 10:13am

    Do you sell those? I am always interested in those kind of beads. 

    The stuff from China is a awful invention. Every were in all countries it is being sold and very often as the real red coral. But the dealers now what it is and mostly the prices are very low. Sometimes the coloring is done very well and you have to cut a bead to see the inside which is cream or whitish.

  • Edith D February 23, 2012 at 10:15am

    Thanks Harald, but I am not selling anything at the moment.  Truthfully, I had a tough time finding these!!!

  • Carla Alicata February 23, 2012 at 1:05pm

    This is exactly the kind of coral I am looking for. Very difficult to find in Morocco too.

  • SARAH CORBETT April 28, 2013 at 12:20pm

    I have a small amount available at the moment, and yes very difficult to buy

    SX

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