Ganga Gems

Coral is not a mined stone or mineral, but an organic gemstone. It is the hardened, skeleton-shaped result of secretions continuously deposited by marine polyps. It looks like a colorful underwater plant, but it is actually a priceless gift from the sea.

Coral is found in clear at between 15 and 160 feet. The greater the depth, the lighter the coral’s color. Coral reefs are found in almost all of the world’s oceans. The biggest is the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.