[Jewelry making - Article 00091] - Re: [Orchid] Coral Beads

[Peter W . Rowe]

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>     Most of the coral that has been on the market in the past few years
>     has been dyed, especially the larger pieces such as you describe 

    Most of what I've seen on the market in recent years sold as red
    coral, or by the reputable ones, dyed red coral, isn't really even a
    true coral, but stuff called "sea bamboo".  Once dyed, it can be
    quite visually convincing. 

Peter


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