Natural Red Coral – Marjan 3.90 Ct (J)

Natural Red Coral – Marjan: Nature’s Jewel:

Natural Red Coral – Marjan is a beautiful organic gemstone known for its rich red color, smooth polished appearance, and distinctive marine origin. Traditionally, people have valued Marjan for centuries in jewelry and gemstone traditions.

This Natural Red Coral comes from Japan and remains untreated. As a result, it retains its natural characteristics without artificial color enhancement or other treatments.

Unlike mineral gemstones, Red Coral belongs to the organic gemstone group. Marine coral colonies form this material from calcium carbonate. Over time, the coral develops a solid structure that allows artisans to cut and polish it into beautiful gemstone pieces.

Furthermore, its natural red color and organic origin give Japanese Red Coral a distinctive character for collectors and gemstone enthusiasts.

Japanese Red Coral can display variations in red tones, texture, and internal characteristics. These natural variations give each piece its own individual appearance and character.

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Red Coral:

Red Coral | Marjan grow on rocky seabottom with low sedimentation, typically in dark environments—either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices.The original species, C. rubrum (formerly Gorgonia nobilis), mainly inhabits the Mediterranean Sea. It grows at depths ranging from 10 to 300 meters below sea level, although harvesting has largely depleted the shallower habitats.. In the underwater caves of Alghero, Sardinia (the “Coral Riviera”), it grows at depth from 4 to 35 meters. The same species is also found at Atlantic sites near the Strait of Gibraltar, at the Cape Verde Islands and off the coast of southern Portugal.Other Corallium species are native to the western Pacific, notably around Japan and Taiwan;these occur at depths of 350 to 1500 meters below sea level in areas with strong currents.

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• Physical Characteristics

  • Color: Intense red, occasionally with orange or pink undertones.
  • Luster: Glossy to vitreous.
  • Hardness: 3.5 on the Mohs scale.
    

    Uses and Applications

    • Jewelry: Popular in rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets due to its striking color and polished finish.
    • Decorative Items: Used in ornamental carvings and home décor pieces.
    • Astrological Remedies: Worn as a remedy to balance planetary influences and harness positive energy.