Fossil Coral Gemstone Beads

Fossil corals are the fossilized remnants of ancient coral reefs. The striking pattern of a fossil coral is determined by the particular species of coral that became fossilized. Fossil coral can be found all over the world – anywhere that an ancient ocean existed! We love cream colored fossil coral because it goes with everything. The different colors of the naturally colored material are determined by their level of exposure to ground water and the amount of iron and other minerals in that ground water. Red fossil coral is spectacular – the rich burnt red color, achieved by color enhancement, really emphasizes the gorgeous coral pattern.