The collection value of red coral has always been deeply loved. People describe it? Beautiful, shiny, crystal clear, warm and pleasant? . In the west, coral, pearl and amber are three kinds of organic gems, and in the eastern Buddhist scriptures, coral is listed as one of the seven treasures. Coral grows in the depths of the ocean at an altitude of 2002000 meters, and it is extremely difficult to mine. Coral is formed by accumulation of coral secretions. Because of the calcareous skeleton secreted by coral, the texture is generally loose, and corals that can reach gem-grade processing density are extremely rare. Red coral, a treasure among corals, is even more precious because it only grows in a few sea areas.
At present, the value-added of fine red coral is very rapid. High-quality red corals from Taiwan Province Province to Japanese and Mediterranean coastal areas are rare and expensive, and with the passage of time, their preciousness is more prominent and their appreciation potential is increasing. At present, the price of common red coral has reached several thousand yuan or even ten thousand yuan per gram. The price of raw materials in Sardinia, Italy, has also risen due to the recent closure of the sea in Italy, which has led to the soaring price in Sardinia. In addition to the extremely slow growth of red coral, the scarcity of producing areas, the difficulty in mining and the government's ban have also become important reasons for its price increase year by year.
Red coral collection price Red coral is gratifying in color and bright in texture. Red coral is an organic gem, which grows in the deep sea from 0/00 to 2000 meters away from us/kloc-. It is listed as one of the three organic gems alongside pearls and amber, and it is also listed as one of the seven treasures in the oriental Buddhist scriptures. It has been regarded as a rich and auspicious thing since ancient times. Natural red coral is formed by the accumulation of coral polyps, which grow very slowly and cannot be regenerated. However, red corals only grow in three straits (Taiwan Province Strait, Japanese Strait and Baltic Strait) and are restricted by sea areas, so red corals are extremely precious.
Coral is called Coral in English and comes from Latin. The ancient Romans believed that coral had the functions of preventing disasters, giving people wisdom, stopping bleeding and driving away heat. Coral is closely related to Buddhism. Buddhists in India, China and Tibet regard red coral as the incarnation of Tathagata. They regard coral as a mascot for offering sacrifices to the Buddha, which is often used to make beads or decorate statues. It is also the first choice of Manza in Tantric Buddhism.
There's a saying? Millennium Coral Wan Nianhong? Red coral is a kind of marine skeleton called coral. Its shape is like a tree, and its color is like fire. It ranks alongside gold, silver, pearls, agate, amber and glass as the seven treasures of Buddhism, among which red coral is the most precious. Coral grows in the deep sea of 200 to 2000 meters, growing one inch every 20 years and one kilogram every 300 years. It is regarded as a treasure in the sea and the best in Tibet. 80% of the red corals in the world are produced in Taiwan Province Province. Red coral won? China national treasure? Since 20 1 1, the price of red coral has risen sharply in just over a year. At present, the price of top a-ka pigeon blood red coral has been sold to 0/0.8 million per gram/kloc. 20,000 yuan; Ordinary aka level rose to nearly 6000 yuan; Momo level is also more than 65,438+0,000 yuan, and the top red coral is more expensive after it is made into exquisite ornaments. In earlier years, the price of top-grade red coral, also known as pigeon, was about 6000 yuan per gram. Between 8,000 yuan, the average Aka red coral costs more than 2,000 yuan per gram, while Momo red coral only costs more than 500 yuan per gram.
At present, the value-added of fine red corals is very rapid, and the high-quality red corals from Taiwan Province Province to Japanese and Mediterranean coastal areas have increasing appreciation potential because of their rarity. At present, the price of common red coral has reached several thousand yuan or even ten thousand yuan per gram. Red coral from Sardinia, Italy, has also caused the price of raw materials to rise due to the recent Italian sea closure. Therefore, in addition to the extremely slow growth, the difficulty of mining and the government ban have also become important reasons for its price increase year by year.
If the price is measured by grams, the unit price of red coral is higher than many precious stones, even higher than gold. The reporter visited Dabao Store and found that there are few corals on sale at present, mostly small ornaments, among which pendants are the majority, the weight is basically concentrated in 1g to 4g, and the price ranges from 800 yuan to several thousand yuan. Among them, a rare bracelet made of more than 20 pink coral beads with a diameter of about 4mm has a total weight of 9 grams and a price of 1.5 million yuan. Miss Gao, a coral player, said: It is no exaggeration to say that the price of coral has increased by 300% in the past two years. In the early years, such a string of bracelets could be bought for two or three thousand yuan. ?
Collection method of red coral Natural red coral is formed by the accumulation of corals. It grows very slowly and is non-renewable. 20 years old is one inch, and 300 years old is one kilogram. However, red corals only grow in the Taiwan Province Strait, the Japanese Strait and the Baltic Strait, and are limited by sea areas, so corals are extremely precious. At present, there are many ornaments made of red coral, which are very popular with collectors, and the value-added of fine red coral is very rapid, which is valued by collectors.
In ancient China, red coral was regarded as an auspicious and happy thing, representing noble power, so it was also called? Ruibao is a symbol of happiness and eternity. The famous coral connoisseur said over the weekend: Coral, the soul of the ocean. ? Indians think:? Precious coral is the mother of the earth. ? The Japanese emperor also regarded red coral as a national quintessence. From the history of ancient and modern China and foreign countries, red coral has a lofty position. The crowns and beads worn by second-class officials in the Qing Dynasty were all made of precious red coral. Tibetan lamas and monks mostly hold prayer beads made of red coral.
At present, precious red corals are very rare and hard to get, especially coral trees more than two feet high. At present, the importance of coral is gradually recognized by people. Coral is rare and non-renewable, which is of great collection value. Natural red coral ornaments are more popular with people. In addition, red coral not only has collection value and ornamental value, but also has strong health care function. It is said that wearing red coral ornaments can regulate human endocrine, promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, set bones, beautify, fight cancer, ward off evil spirits, and make people lucky. Therefore, wearing and collecting red coral ornaments has become a fashion today.
Sometimes people will wonder why coral is red and bright when it is bought back, but it becomes light when it is worn, and it loses its luster after sweating, which has a lot to do with the maintenance of coral.
The chemical composition of coral is calcium carbonate, which is unstable in nature. There are acidic components in human sweat. Calcium carbonate will react chemically with acidic substances to produce white calcium oxide. This is the white material that we see attached to the red coral. Summer is the season of sweating the most. Try to wash red coral jewelry with clear water every night to wash off the sweat. Without chemical reaction, white calcium oxide will not appear. After cleaning, dry it with a soft cloth and apply baby oil. Every once in a while, put the red coral in a plastic bag filled with baby oil, soak it overnight, and dry it with a soft cloth to restore its red and luster.