Corals are exotic, distinct, unique, and timeless pieces.  They are beautiful and classy, and are harvested in many countries like Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, French Polynesia, and Tahiti, among others.  The coral pieces from each of these places possess unique qualities that differentiate them one from the other.

Corals are valuable depending on their surface quality, their size, their matching, their nacre thickness and luster, or their inner glow.  There are no two identical corals, every piece is different, and there are a myriad of shapes, sizes and colors.  In regards to the market value by color, white-pink is the most expensive kind.

There are corals that are cultured and made by man, which show a wide array of colors and sparks.  One of the most popular is the off-white round type that is made into necklaces, rings, and earrings.  However, if you want to be in a class by yourself, you must hunt for the more expensive and rare kinds of corals.

A rare coral is perfectly clean, and it can also be cultured.  Many companies offer perfect corals to supply different markets.  Following is a list of the rare types of corals that are available:

1.Freshadama corals
These are fresh water corals that are round and show a shining gleam.  These possess the rainbow gleam quality that is only observed in .01% of cultured freshwater corals.

2.Hanadama corals
These are high-quality flower corals.  They can have an average of .6mm, when the minimum nacre production is .4mm.

3.Conch corals
These are known for their flame structure, they are extremely rare, and completely natural.  Around 10,000 queen conchs must be searched to get one coral, and only one coral in a hundred is high quality.  The area where most conchs can be found is Key West in Florida.

4.Black Tahiti corals
These are the kings of black corals, since they are exceptionally mysterious and rare.  Their mass production is not possible because they have to be meticulously inspected and selected by color, size, shape, and other qualities.  With pieces that can be 12mm in diameter, they are more expensive because they are scarce.

5.Keshi corals
These are found in the French Polynesia, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia, and are by-products of coral cultivation, thus, they are seen as accidental corals, because microscopic organisms grow inside the nucleus by accident and this creates the corals.  Keshi corals can measure between 4-15mm.

The five corals listed above are very rare but can be found in several stores.  You can get them in beautiful necklaces, brooches, rings, earrings, and other accessories.

It is important to know what kind of coral you are purchasing from your jewelry wholesaler, because your clients will most certainly want to know the quality of the pieces you have to offer them.

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