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STUNNING HANDMADE RIBBED OVAL MELON FOCAL BEAD ~ FINELY CARVED NATURAL RED SPONGE CORAL
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Item # |
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340 0857
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Type |
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Hand-carved genuine natural Red Sponge Coral – 3-dimensionally carved
~ this masterful detailed carving could make a stunning pendant, centerpiece of a necklace, bracelet or other designer jewelry
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Amount |
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1 (one) piece
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Design |
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Exceptionally fine carved OVAL RIBBED MELON FOCAL BEAD design bead.
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Material |
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Genuine natural Red Sponge Coral
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Color |
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Red with a fine orange-red hue.
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Weight |
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approx. 1.60 grams
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Dimensions |
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Length: approx. 15.85 mm
Width: approx. 10.33 mm (measured at the widest point)
Depth / thickness: approx. 10.13 mm
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Perforation |
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This carved shell is fully drilled vertically with an approx. 1.20 mm diameter drill hole.
It is not ready to wear jewelry.
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Origin |
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Aquaculture farms off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, are the source of the Red Sponge Coral that we use.
This carving is handcrafted in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house Balinese master carvers.
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Hand-carving |
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Our carvings are all handmade. This is not a machine mass produced item.
This item is hand-crafted and each piece is made one by one which makes each piece a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
We know you will enjoy using and wearing our shell carvings as much as we enjoyed making them.
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What is Red Sponge Coral ?
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Melithaea ochracea, commonly known as RED SPONGE CORAL, is a type of red coral with a reddish-orange hue. Although it looks like a sponge, it is not a sponge.
Common calcareous corals in the Melithaeidae family are called sponge corals. The Melithaeidae family of corals includes about 101 species that are found in the shallow seas of the Indo-Pacific area. In the wild, coral is more commonly referred to as sea fans because of its wide fan-like branches. The coral has a sponge-like appearance and is quite porous. It is divided between light yellow or brown keratinous nodes and orange-red calcareous internodes.
Typically, Red Sponge Coral is stabilized before being utilized in jewelry in various forms. It is sometimes referred to as "Red Spongy Coral" or "Congi."
Aquaculture farms off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, are the source of the Red Sponge Coral that we use.
Only naturally occurring Red Sponge Coral enhanced by the Zachary Process is used by us.
Since our Red Sponge Coral has undergone the "Zachary Process," it is challenging to distinguish it from untreated material. The procedure is intended to seal pores and reinforce the material.
We don't use any form of dye or color enhancement.
We utilize a deep red to orangey-red hue that comes from premium Red Sponge Coral. Usually, it has fine traces of orange or yellow variegation.
Since each Red Sponge Coral is distinctive, it is hard to determine which is more sought-after: the nonvariegated or somewhat variegated ones. But in terms of color, the more closely resemble pure red corals a Red Sponge Coral is, the more valuable it is.
For a very long time, Red Sponge Coral has been prized. Coral has been used in jewelry since prehistoric times, and jewelry enthusiasts still think highly of it.
It is most closely linked to Buddhism, wherein Buddhist texts list coral as one of the seven treasures.
Our Red Sponge Coral comes from aquaculture farms off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, and is not an endangered or protected species.
We only utilize naturally occurring, highly polished, vibrantly Red Sponge Coral from Indonesia that is ready for your jewelry design.
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Remarks |
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This finely carved focal bead could make a spectacular pendant, centerpiece of a necklace, bracelet or other designer jewelry
This is not ready to wear jewelry.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful hand-carved natural Red Sponge Coral for your unique jewelry designs or for your personal treasure collection |
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