Guest guest Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 It is my understanding that red coral is endangered and therefore it is illegal to take it from the ocean. I don't know if you can tell if it is genuine by looking, and as far as I know the dye would not affect the feel or the sound. Most red coral is dyed; therefore if you put your coral in the sun and it fades, it is dyed. I have seen some genuine red coral from Australia, but it was orange, and cost $850 US a 16 " strand. Supposedly dying stones does not affect their healing energy. You can also substitute carnelian, or combine the coral you have with carnelian. Both stones represent the passion of Mars. Sindhuma Ishaya " There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is. " -- Albert Einstein www.bindhu.org www.thebrightpath.com --- On Sat, 7/18/09, bajkhedawal wrote: bajkhedawal RBSC : Identify genuine Red Coral Saturday, July 18, 2009, 2:10 PM I have come in possession of a 3 inch long Red Coral from a Chinese source. I want to verify its authenticity and asked Rudra Center for their expert advice. They suggested I go to American Gem Institute, but their cost of verifying is $80.00 and its way too expensive. Can the learned people here help me, by verbal advice as to how a genuine Red Coral should: look, feel, sound (I did a drop test on it and it sounds like glass, did not break though) I have uploaded a photograph of what I have under the " Photos " section, album named " Baj " photo called " 20090718_155744Red Coral " Please look at the photo and advice, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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