Red Coral has been used for decorative purposes since ancient times. Although it is not actually a gemstone, it is used in the handmade jewelry making and other items. Coral comes in many colors, but red coral is admired for its lovely and rich hue.

coral Color

Coral is found in several hues, including black and white. Red coral receives its vibrant color from carotenoid pigments.

coral Sources

Red coral is mostly found in the Mediterranean Sea as well as in the Pacific off the coast of Japan and Taiwan.

red coral Shapes and Sizes

Natural red coral beads come in a variety of shapes. This allows handmade jewelry makers and wholeslae jewelry merchandisers to sell not just complete necklace, but also coral bracelets, pendants, earrings and loose beads. Red coral beads come in cubes, hexagons,spheres, rectangles, ovals and teardrop shapes, tubes and squares as well as irregular shapes. These red coral beads come in small to large sizes, and may be combined in a variety of shapes together.

red coral have Fun Function

Coral has been used for religious purposes and as adornment for thousands of years. As far as we know coral is one of the oldest structures on the planet. People believed that red coral had protective qualities since ancient times, and children were given coral necklaces to protect them from harm.Those who wearing coral jewelry considered it is a symbol of stature and prominence. It was believed that it Red coral have "magical" powers that contributed to health, thus creating a long life for the wearer.