** Coral consists of the calcified skeletal remains of sea creatures called Coral Polyps.  Their dense limestone skeletons cluster and build over many years to form coral reefs and islands.

** Coral is very fragile and can be cracked and chipped easily.  It is best cleaned in salt water.  The most valuable Coral is the naturally red and orange types, though most red Coral on the market is dyed.  Natural red Coral is highly valuable for its naturally brilliant color.  The colors (natural or dyed) can fade in sunlight.

** As a mineral of organic origin, it helps the wearer to connect with nature.

** Coral has also been called "Bones of the Sea" and "Garden of the Sea."

** As a very ancient gemstone, Coral has many superstitions and beliefs attached to it.  Being from the sea, it was thought to carry the power of the oceans, and was carried by sailors to protect them at sea.  It was thought to ward off hurricanes and bring good weather.  It was once believed to cure madness, and was also worn to attract love and prosperity, and to ward off evil thoughts of ill-wishers.  It was especially good for women (to promote fertility), children (to ease teething and to keep safe), and the elderly (to reduce the pain of arthritis).

** Modern healing properties of Coral include strengthening bone structure and healing mending bones, easing depression, stop bleeding and promote healing, and to protect against skin disease.  It was once believed the red Coral would change color with illness.  It would fade to white at the onset of illness, and would turn yellow with black spots as death approached.  A dream of Coral was thought to foretell the recovery from a long illness.

** Coral is a birthstone for October, and is used for the 35th anniversary.

 

3-for-2 Faceted Gemstone Jewelry

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