Coral

Coral is created by marine life. It is beautiful in rings, necklaces, and pendants.

Coral General Information 

Coral is created by sea life. It is the skeletal remains of coral polyps. Red, pink, and white coral is mostly calcium carbonate. Black and golden coral is conchiolin. 

Coral is especially fragile. Protect coral from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car). Do not clean coral in a home ultrasonic cleaner.

Coral is often imitated by plastic, glass, porcelain, and stained bone. Natural coral has a distinctive wood grain texture which can help identify it as the real thing.

Where Coral is mined

Coral is found on the African coasts, Australia, Japan, Mediterranean coasts, Malaysia, and the West Indies

Anniversary Gemstone for Coral

Coral is the anniversary gemstone for the 35th year of marriage.

Coral Mystical Properties

Coral is used to build an emotional foundation.

More Coral Lore 

Coral is said to protect children. In many countries, coral is given as a gift to children.

Coral is said to cure madness and give wisdom.

Black Coral is Hawaii's US State Gemstone