Bamboo Coral
Coral is an alternative birthstone for the month of April and the zodiac sign of Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19).
Bamboo coral is a variety of the sea coral because it looks like bamboo, not because it’s made from bamboo. It is a type of coral that grows fast in the shallow sea. The difference between bamboo coral and deep-sea coral is hard to detect. Bamboo corals are found in the Mediterranean sea as well as in the seas surrounding Japan and Alaska.
Natural red-coloured deep sea coral is considered an endangered species and it’s not legal to mine this coral variety anymore. Bamboo coral is an alternative to the deep-sea coral you can buy without endangering the environment. Red and pink bamboo corals have either been stabilized or dyed to attain their coral-red or coral-pink colour. The majority of the corals available now on the semi-precious gemstone market are some type of bamboo coral.
Bamboo coral has a number of therapeutic qualities associated with it. It was used for centuries to regulate menstrual flow in women and to ease cramps. Coral is also beneficial for bone growth and helps those who suffer from arthritis and other bone ailments. It can ease digestive problems, eye problems and blood-circulation disorders.
Our jewellery designs handcrafted with bamboo coral:
Santa Fe |
Sedona
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Canadian Beauty
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Sunkissed Rose
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Coral Dream
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Spring Garden
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Golden Branches
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