>Coral Colours-The Colors Of Coral
Written by sudha on November 17, 2008>You can buy Coral in a great variety of colours that range from Dark Red, Pink, White, Spotted Pink, Orange, Blue, Violet, Black and Golden Brown. Each coral color has its own unique quality. Black coral is exotic and dramatic to look and rare to find. It is considered as a guard against misfortune for a long time now. When polished, the black coral shines with beautiful luster.
Pink Coral is delicate found in utmost quantity in the entire length of Hawaiian chain. It is very dense and solid. The shaded colors in the large pink corals are the gem’s natural qualities. The value of pink coral depends on its rarity. The precious Red Coral is revered high since the early civilizations for its beautiful color, texture and luster. It is found in ocean depths of about 500 to 1,000 feet. Its rate of growth is very slow, only about 1/4 inch each year. This makes the red coral really highly treasured and prized.
Blue Coral is thought to be in the initial stage of disintegration. This color generally expands only below the surface. It is an unusual variety found off in Cameroon. Hawaiian Gold Coral is rare by far. Its color tone ranges from sandy beige color to complete black. On the off side of Maui in Hawaii, this exquisite variety of coral is found with resin or lacquered texture. The only company in the world that creates jewelry from Hawaiian Gold Coral is Maui Divers.
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