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The origin of coral is explained in Greek mythology by the story of Perseus.
Having petrified Cetus, the sea monster threatening Andromeda, Perseus
placed Medusa's head on the riverbank while he washed his hands. When he
recovered her head, he saw that her blood had turned the seaweed (in some
variants the reeds) into red coral. Thus, the Greek word for coral is 'Gorgeia',
as Medusa was one of the three Gorgons |
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Precious coral or red coral is the common name given to Corallium rub-rum and
several related species of marine coral. The distinguishing characteristic
of precious corals is their durable and intensely colored red skeleton,
which is used for making jewelry. |
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Red corals grow on rocky sea bottom with low sedimentation, typically in dark
environments--either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices. The
original species, C. rub-rum, is found mainly in the Mediterranean Sea. It
grows at depths from 10 to 300 m, although the shallower of these habitats
have been largely depleted by harvesting. |
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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 colors
from pale pink to deep red; the word coral is also used to name such colors.
Owing to its intense and permanent coloration and glossiness, precious coral
skeletons have been harvested since antiquity for decorative use. Coral
jewelry has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials,
and continues to be made to the present day. |
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Coral skeleton can be shaped into any beads, Coral round beads, Coral oval
beads, Coral flat oval beads, Coral Buttons, Coral drops, Coral tube beads,
Coral pear beads, Coral nuggets, Coral tumblers, Coral roughs, Coral
roundel, Coral uncut, Coral tire, Coral faceted tumbler and Coral faceted
ovals, Coral faceted chewing gums are the common beads for jewelries.
like
Necklaces,
bracelets and
earrings. |
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Other colorful stones are
blue topaz,
turquoise ,
Green aventurine,
Rose quartz,
Onyx,
Chalcedonies, Lemon quartz,
and
topaz. |
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