Red coral

Vitality • Courage • Symbolic protection

Material profile

Colors: deep red, orange-red, rosy red

Associated astrological signs: Aries • Scorpio • Capricorn

Element: Water

Season: summer

A material of marine origin

Red coral is a natural material of animal origin. It comes from the calcareous skeleton of colonies of small marine organisms called polyps. Its growth is slow and its color can range from orange-red to deep red.

In jewelry

Coral can be cut into beads, cabochons and small decorative elements. Like any organic material, it requires special care.

Care: protect it from chemicals, perfumes, excessive heat, impacts and prolonged immersion.

Traditional symbolism

In different traditions, red coral is associated with vitality, courage and symbolic protection. These associations come from cultural history and do not describe effects produced by the material.

Key points

Red coral is not a gemstone: it is an organic material of animal origin that has long been used in jewelry and decorative objects.

Important note: no physical or psychological effect has been scientifically demonstrated.