Coral Beads
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:06Coral Beads Question:
Is it okay to buy coral bead jewellery if it has cracks in some of the beads.
Will these worsen with age and can they be repaired?
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Thanks -
Chandara
Here's My Answer:
G'day Chandana and many thanks for your query
Like most things in life - perfect costs more.
The perfect diamond costs more than one with inclusions or a poor color. Perfect Sapphires costs more because their blue colour is better than the others at a lower price.
It is the same with everything - including coral.
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You must remember that coral was once a living thing, and as such will have 'wrinkles' and cracks because that's what makes coral - coral.
They can't be repaired and they may chip and flake and crack even more over time, but that's the same as opal or Ivory or even emerald. It depends how you look after your jewellery too.
If you want coral to be perfect - buy plastic beads.
If you want coral to be coral - accept the 'wrinkles' that come from a living thing and simply enjoy them.
Hope this helps.
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