Coral Reefs are a symphony of spectacular colours deeply embedded in what look like 'rain forests' in the lagoons and floors of the ocean.
The distinctiveness of the Coral lies in the extraordinary formation of its numerous irregularly shaped branches. Coral grows slowly, hidden away in the depths of these so called oceanic rain-forests sheltered from currents and warm sunlight. It is then sculpted and treasured as a precious jewel.
The hard skeleton of red coral branches is naturally matte, but can be polished to a glassy shine. It exhibits a range of warm reddish pink colours from pale pink to deep red; the word corals is also used to name such colours.
From these myriads of reefs resplendent in hues of intense Red, Orange, White, Gold, Pinkish Orange, and Black; and owing to its intense and permanent coloration and glossiness, precious coral skeletons have been harvested since antiquity for decorative use,precious gems and jewellery.
Coral jewellery has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials and continues to be made to the present day. It was especially popular during the Victorian age. The striking colour and intricate shape of its skeleton make coral one of nature's marvels.
Coral Gemstones are found in Algeria, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, France, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and India
Coral has a history of Romanticism, Magic and Mysticism attached to it.
Found in the lagoons of the Pacific around Hawaii it invokes Romantic images of slowly gyrating voluptuous Polynesian women with garlands of corals around their necks and circlets of corals on their wrists; dancing to the slow sweet melody of this magical island.
In Ancient Egypt it mesmerised the Pharaohs with its Magical promises of an ensured 'Afterlife' and Supreme Power, Health and Wealth in the 'Now'.
In Mystical India its deep red and orange hues invoked astrological positive Influence of Mangal or Mars on the lives of the people who possessed this precious gem.
Some Qualities of a good Coral Gemstone:
Each coral gemstone colour has its own distinct quality.
Black Coral -- is exotic and dramatic and has long been considered to guard against misfortune.
Pink Coral -- is delicate and is said to bring good health.
Red Coral -- is an astrological talisman
Orange Coral -- is best described as rich and romantic.
Gold Coral -- with its mysterious inner light is the rarest of all corals.
Corals add essence to the Romantic, Mysterious and Magical elusiveness of a beautiful woman!
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