Coral
Coral is among the most ancient of gem materials, used for adornment since prehistoric times. Coral inlays and ornaments have been found in Celtic tombs from the Iron Age. Growing in branches taking on the appearance of underwater trees, Coral has been known as 'Sea Bamboo' or the 'Garden of the sea'. Most coral used in jewellery is found in the Mediterranean Sea or in the Pacific off Japan and Taiwan .
Coral Organics 3.0
Most commonly dark orange to red tones, but available in white and black
- Coral was long thought to be a powerful talisman that could stop bleeding, protect from evil spirits, and ward off hurricanes. The ancient belief in the protective and invigorating powers of coral lives on in the traditional present of red coral necklaces for small children.
- Coral is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures and Tibetan Lamas use coral rosaries.
- Best cleaned in salt water
- Coral is most commonly fashioned into cabochons, beads, earring drops, cameos and carvings.
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