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Coral
color ranges from white to
red. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Beautiful
coral jewelry is made and worn in many parts of the world, most coral is
found in the Mediterranean Sea or in the Pacific, the most valuable
colors of coral are red, black, and pink which is known as angel skin
coral. Coral in the form of coral stone and gold jewelry is among the
most ancient of gem materials, coral jewelry has been made in many parts
of the world and used for adornment since prehistoric times. Coral
inlays and coral jewelry have been found from the Iron Age. Coral
has a history of religious significance.
Tibetan Lamas use coral
rosaries, Coral is one of
the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures, Coral
Jewelry like
coral bangles,
coral necklace , coral rings, worn
against the skin, touching it, was long thought to be powerful
talisman that could stop bleeding, protect from evil spirits, and ward
of hurricanes.
To clean Coral jewelry, wipe it gently
with a moist soft cloth, as Coral is much softer than other gem
materials with a hardness of only 3.5. As a result it should be stored
carefully to avoid scratches. Coral is also porous so care should be
taken to see that coral jewelry does not come in contact with chemicals. |
