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* GemStone & semi-precious stone beads: *
Agate, amazonite, amber, amethyst, aquamarine, azurite, bronzite, carnelian, chalcedony, chrysoprase, Citrine, coral, garnet, jade, jasper, kyanite, labradorite, lapis, malachite, mookaite, onyx, opal, pearls, Prehnite, porcelain, quartz, rhodochrosite, rhodonite, ruby, zoisite, serpentine, turquoise"

Coral

Since Roman times, people have worn coral in decorative jewelry and to ward off bad luck. The best coral is white, red, pink, or gold in color. Black coral is a favorite amongst collectors, but is banned in many areas of the world due to its threat of extinction from over-harvesting.

When worn as a pendant, earring, cameo, or wrist bracelet, coral adds a subdued sheen, fully complimenting formal, informal and party wear.

* Dyed & stabilized Bamboo Coral *
"Bamboo Coral is one type of sea coral, because it look like bamboo, NOT because it is make out of bamboo. The difference between bamboo coral and deep sea coral is hard to detect. As close to deep sea color coral you can buy without endangering the environment- Natural Color coral is an Endangered Species."
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On semi-gem market; 99.9% of Coral are some type of Bamboo Coral (A type Coral grows fast in shallow sea), there are very few deep sea Color Coral on the market now, if there is one, it will be hundreds dollar for just a little piece.

The deep sea coral is an Endangered Species, it is not legal for mining anymore, so Dyed Bamboo Coral is the close material as the deep sea Coral, and coral color has been stabilized or dyed, same product on the market sell for hundreds dollar that did not include full description.

*Shell Pearl*
A Shell Pearls are organic and made from real live oyster shell, not simulated material, pearls in this section are 100% perfect round, have a mother of pearl beaded center, through a complex procedure, given a high gloss to look just like giant pearls with superior luster and surface quality, each pearl have identical color and size. And it is best fashion pearl jewelry ever invented.

*Cultured Pearl*
Cultured pearl are real pearl, most of big size pearl were cultured for 3 years or more in fresh water.

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