Talking about chip inlay: If you're thinking of buying a piece

One of your photos says “A beautiful Tommy Singer bracelet in which the coral has been abraded down to white.”.
Were you aware that the chip inlay was not red sea coral when you purchased the cuff? When Natives use red
coral in inlay work, they generally describe it as “red sea coral”. I had assumed that it was naturally red, not
white coral that has been dyed red. Perhaps I need to start asking “Is it naturally red sea coral?” along with the
typical question “Is it natural turquoise?” (which is kind of a drag). Thanks!

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