Ten strand hand carved Sponge Coral beads interspaced with silver beads by Susan Jones. The 22” necklace has silver fittings at the ends and a lobster claw clasp.
Sponge coral is not a sponge at all. It is a type of coral that has a sponge-like appearance. Sponge coral is imported from Asia, and it is used in jewelry. Sponge coral can be rough or polished smooth into beads.