Gorgeous Vintage Italian Coral Heishi beads in oxblood red. They are small 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 2mm in diameter and 5-6mm 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: 2 x 5-6mm

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