The Hawaiian state gemstone, black coral (‘ēkaha kū moana), is in reality a skeleton from the living organism and is almost exclusively used, commercially, in jewelry. Live coral is considerably rarer and almost never used in jewelry, although I’m picturing a perfect Lady Ga Ga ensemble. Black coral is a tree-like coral that is mostly found in the deep warm waters of the south Pacific and the Caribbean. I personally prefer the vibrant reds and coral color versions but I’m warming up to the shiny luster of the black coral.
Coral has so many healing and protective properties associated with it that it’s not surprising that it plays a significant role in the talisman, amulets and sacred jewelry of so many cultures. It is often seen in spiritual jewelry and adornment from the ancient Romans, who believed it protected children from harm and cured snake and scorpion bites. And have you ever seen an Egyptian antiquity that doesn’t incorporate coral? This gemstone was also thought to be magical since it was a favorite of and frequently visited by the mermaids.
All corals are linked to soothing and the release of stress while black coral is also thought to increase creativity. It is told that black coral will absorb the surrounding negative energy. I think I need a door made out of black coral for my office.
The addition of a black coral bead to my necklace will bring peace, stimulate creativity, relieve stress, and assist in curing blood-related ailments. (Although I’m told that it works better if it is rimmed in silver and worn on the ring finger.)
Black coral was designated as Hawaii’s official state gemstone in 1987.
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