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Re: [Orchid] Black Coral
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Bearxs Sunday, August 05, 2001
   
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    Hi Hans, Like all things, the beauty and value of black coral is in
    the mind of the beholder.  Other than its looks,  the value and
    mystique of black coral is that 1) it is rarer than other corals, and
    2) because in the United States harvesting is banned.    (I dont know
    if because of rarity or being endangered here).   I have never seen
    it twisted into bracelets.  It is most commonly seen carved,
    generally into forms of fish, i.e.: sharks, sting rays, dolphins etc.
    I have noticed its modest among people whose hobby is fishing or have
    a special fondness for all things of the ocean.  I have seen "twigs"
    of it mounted in gold to make earrings and pendants. Also in smaller
    pieces   (about 1 inch more or less) gold capped at the ends and
    linked together to form a bracelet. In my travels I have seen it
    enjoy  more purchase power in the Caribbean Islands than anywhere
    else. I have not seen it in shops here. Does this help?



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