Blacknight   10 #1 Posted January 27, 2007 I'm wanting to make a coral and gold necklace but I'm really struggling to find coral beads. I want 3 - 4 mm round beads.  Is coral a bit like ivory now? Is it a naughty thing to want to work with and that's why i can't find what i want? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jen229 Â Â 10 #2 Posted January 27, 2007 Just realised that I posted that as my other half, sorry!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zebra   10 #3 Posted January 28, 2007 I know that Black coral is naughty, only because my ex had a black coral necklace that his Dad brought over from Jamaica and would have got into a lot of trouble for if it had been found/seen. It's in small quantities and worth a fortune I'm told, not sure about other colours though but I'm guessing the same applies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #4 Posted January 28, 2007 You should be able to get coral beads, but the main thing to consider is the source. Coral beads are sometimes labelled 're-crafted', which means they're made from pre-existing coral ornaments and jewellery which have been recycled. Some other coral comes, apparently, from aquaculture operations, where the coral is farmed for the industry, and not taken from natural reefs.  I haven't come across coral beads before, only on pre-made jewellery. If they're difficult to find, how about replacing them with smooth, opaque orange/cream glass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Beancounter   10 #5 Posted January 28, 2007 I'm wanting to make a coral and gold necklace but I'm really struggling to find coral beads. I want 3 - 4 mm round beads. Is coral a bit like ivory now? Is it a naughty thing to want to work with and that's why i can't find what i want?  try these... http://www.beadaddict.co.uk/uk/coral1.htm http://www.firemountaingems.com/gemstonebeads.asp#GenuineGemstoneBeads the second is a US website, and I haven't actually bought from them, but I have bought from the first one, and they seem OK.  Hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jen229 Â Â 10 #6 Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks everyone, I've opted for some Red Jasper instead. Now to get crafting..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jabberwocky   46 #7 Posted January 31, 2007 Damn I ran in here before I saw the C in the title!    Ill go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dibsy   10 #8 Posted January 31, 2007 Damn I ran in here before I saw the C in the title!   Ill go...  Have a lovely holiday Jabs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...