Coral is the most precious organic
gemstone like Pearls and Amber. It is made of calcium carbonate secreted by the
organism called as polyps, where polyps are jammed together to create reefs
mostly found in tropical oceans. Now the necklaces are designed by using coral
stone to make it very costly and precious. The valuable coral is harvested
almost in the coastal areas of China, Italy, France, Spain, Algeria, and
Tunisia. The most common coral, to make necklace are the red, pink, blue and
many times it black itself.
For so many centuries corals have been seemingly
inexhaustible supply because its softness and can be polished easily to a
glossy, lustrous finish. Pearl Coral Necklace
also comes in various shapes like round, barrel-shaped,oblong beads, and show-stopping
cabochons by a variety of marine animals. Another set of corals like blood-red
piece of coral has been probably synthetic with no such irregularities and its
are very affordable for all categories of people to buy it. Coral has enjoyed a
long and ancient tradition to maintain its beauty. So, this gemstone was
considered to be a guardian of sorts to protect children from illnesses like
stomach aches, fever, typhus, smallpox, and rickets by wearing it. Original
antique jewelry made with dark red coral is so difficult to find that it has
become a highly prized collectible.
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