Have you ever wondered how corals are gotten?
Do you know the origin of our favourable precious stone?
Then let's find out:
Coral stones are derived from the oceans and seas. They are the product of living organisms. It is formed by marine animals living in the seas which is known as coral polyps. When the coral polyps die, the hardened skeleton remains, and this material is what is used as a gemstone.
Coral used in jewelry making ranges in color from pale pink to orange to red to white to black. The most valued colors are the red (called noble coral).
The red corals are the most favourable and its are known for its hardness, beauty, and it is usually associated with royalty.
The coral stone signifies passion, love, morality, dignity, and honesty and physical strength. A coral bead is normally constituted of calcium carbonate that proves quite advantageous for the health of a person....
Finally in Nigeria, Coral stones are mostly used by women on their traditional marriage day and baby dedication.
