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Brilliant red coral, in great condition, no scratches and or broken pieces. 16 inch strand ,longest coral piece is 2 inch long others are graduating down into a size of 1/2 inch.
Besides, coral has a long history of religious as well as cultural significance - it was esteemed as a talisman against evil, to be a harbinger of health and prosperity, a ward of hurricane and even as a panacea.


did you know?
The most prized and valued colors of coral are red, black, and pink, which is also known as angel skin coral. Coral is much softer than other gem materials and as such, it can be scratched easily. Coral is porous, which means it absorbs most anything it comes into contact and as such, you should keep any coral jewelry you have away from chemicals. The best way to clean Coral is with a soft (non-abrasive) cloth. The cloth may be moist however, do not use even the mildest of soaps to clean Coral.

Coral is comprised of calcium carbonate and its color range is from white to red. Coral is harvested by divers, as it grows in branches that look like underwater trees. This also explains why Coral is somewhat expensive, as the only way to get to the Coral is by diving the depths of the ocean in search of the various colors.

Much of the Coral that is sold is from Taiwan or Japan. In addition, Coral can be found in various parts of the world. Coral is used mostly to create Cameo's and this would explain why Cameo's can be somewhat expensive. Coral is also used to product earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings and necklaces.
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