Italian Strand of Rubrum Coral

Fine as grains of rice, and just as many of them.

This strand of rubrum coral comes from Italy, where red Mediterranean coral has long been fashioned into beads. The beads here are very small, closely strung and slightly irregular, with a bright orange-red tone that runs through the whole loop. The tiny size gives the strand a fine, almost grainy texture. It lies in a smooth, soft oval. Because the beads are so small and tightly strung, the strand has a flexible, ribbon-like drape and can be wrapped several times.

About 20 inches long. Subtle in weight, strong in color.