Introduction

Corals are precious stones formed deep below the sea due to deposits of skeletons of minuscule animals called coral polyps. In their natural state these precious stones have a tree like appearance which allows them to be fed by nutrients existing in the water. Black coral is an exclusive stone which is known to protect the wearer from misfortune. Pink coral looks beautiful and is meant to keep disease at bay. Red coral is a rich and romantic stone which can help the wearer improve relationships.

Black coral

Black coral is rare to find and when polished the stone has such shine that you can see your own reflection in it. This can be used with a combination of stunning gold jewelry and presented as a wedding gift or kept in your collection for personal use. This stone is known for bringing luck to the wearer and warding off ill luck.

Pink Coral

Pink coral is a very hard and dense gemstone. There are a number of shades in pink such as white, to light pink to deep reddish pink. The shaded hues and marbled texture found in some of the larger pink corals are the natural properties of the gem. The value of the pink corals depends on their scarcity but all the shades are unique in their own way.

Red Coral

From the Roman ages the precious red coral has been appreciated for its color, texture and luster. These stones are found 500-1000 feet below the sea but they grow at a very slow rate thus making them a highly cherished variety of gemstone.

Hawaiian Gold Coral

This coral was discovered in 1971 in the same area as the discovery of the pink coral. The Hawaiian Gold Coral also has a very slow rate of growth. They grow only three inches per year and only 3% of the bed where they grow can be used for harvesting. The State and Federal Laws strictly regulate the harvesting rules hence these coral gems are the rarest varieties found. The Hawaiian Gold Coral has various interesting patterns and colors not found in the other varieties. The colors range from a sandy beach shade to black. The Hawaiian Gold Coral has a special feature called ‘Chatoyance’ which is the French word used for ‘cats eye’ and this has a mysterious moving inner light which is why it is widely used as a lucky charm as well.

Conclusion

Most of the coral is found in the Pacific or Mediterranean Sea and they range from a variety of colors like red, black, white and pink. Coral jewelry is used widely all over the world and it has been used since ages. There is a religious significance to these stones as coral is one of the seven treasures in the Buddhist scriptures. Coral rings and pendants touching the skin are used by several people as lucky charms and powerful talisman to ward off ill luck, hurricanes, and evil spirits and stop bleeding.