Coral - Pink, Red, Orange and Blush, carved and smooth

Coral is the external skeleton of a tiny marine animal called the coral polyp. Structures result from generations of these creatures growing as colonies on top of each other. Coral has been used for carvings, cabochons, and other jewelry pieces. The coral commonly used to make gems is branched and treelike. The largest sections of a coral’s trunk are used for carvings, which can be quite valuable.