Coral - the Gift of Fashion From the Sea
Author: Dale Arnold Coral and pearls have the unique distinction of being “organic” gemstones. Unlike most gemstones that are rocks or minerals, both coral and pearls are created by living creatures. In fact, coral is the skeletal remains of sea creatures. As the organic matter is slowly replaced by calcium carbonate, the coral grows in formations that resemble the limbs of trees. The process of replacing ...