Italian Strand of Rubrum Coral

Pebbles of red coral, strung in an easy loop.

This strand of rubrum coral comes from Italy. Red Mediterranean coral has long been worn as beads and charms, and is commonly valued for its deep color. This strand is made of small, irregular, nugget-shaped pieces, which grow slightly larger toward the bottom of the loop. The red ranges from orange-coral to a deeper brick, with a natural, uneven surface that reflects the shape of each bead. Each bead keeps the small irregularities of the raw material, so the strand has a hand-gathered look rather than a machined one.

About 20 inches long. Wear it with white linen and nothing else.