Antique Coral with Brass Inlaid Strand Necklace From Nepal, C

Antique Coral with Brass Inlaid Strand Necklace From Nepal, CAntique Coral with Brass Inlaid Strand Necklace From Nepal C These amazing Heirloom Beads were collected in Nepal, where they are passed on thru generations of traditional women as High Level Dowry and Prestige Beads. Approx. 24 of beads Bead Size Approx. 7mm 13mm Coral is created by millions of small organisms at the bottom of the ocean called polyps. Each polyp builds up a limestone case around itself, which remains after it dies. The casing becomes

• Antique Coral with Brass Inlaid Strand Necklace From Nepal C
• These amazing Heirloom Beads were collected in Nepal, where they are passed on thru generations of traditional women as High Level Dowry and Prestige Beads.
• Approx. 24” of beads 
• Bead Size Approx. 7mm - 13mm
• Coral is created by millions of small organisms at the bottom of the ocean called polyps.  Each polyp builds up a limestone case around itself, which remains after it dies.  The casing becomes the basis for another polyp to build its home.  Slowly, after thousands of years, these casings build up into what we know as a coral reef.  Historically, material from these reefs were highly prized, and used to make jewelry and other ornamental objects.  However, because removing coral from these reefs is bad for ocean environments, there are strict regulations against removing coral from the ocean.  Most coral used today is grown in coral farms, rather than being taking from the ocean. Most precious coral is harvested in the Mediterranean Sea, especially in Sardinia. Deposits are also found in the Pacific, in Japan, Taiwan and Australia.  In contemporary stone lore, Coral is rumored to stimulate emotional healing and relieves stress.