Bead features nice carvings both sides. Such a beautiful red - really goes well with black, gold, turquoise, chocolate brown - so many wonderful combinations!
Measurements: 25mm long by 17mm wide, by 7mm thick with a threading hole of about 1.5-2mm
Quantity per pack: 5
Today's cinnabar is most probably made from resin - sometimes still hand carved, and totally safe to wear. Centuries ago, people became very ill from making/wearing cinnabar due to it's mercury content!
