These beads are Italian coral nuggets that are a deep red color. They are nuggets left in their natural state, so you can see the pits and color variations that occur in red coral. They are rough and rustic with all the natural beauty of real old Italian coral. The beads are graduated in size on the strand. They are all natural and you can see some of the pits and color variations that occur in red coral15 long strand Circa 1910sSize: 12 - 18mmWeight: 67.3 gramsPlease visit Estate Beads & Jewelry home page for more beautiful vintage jewel