In this brief YouTube segment, the presenter explains that among antique corals, red coral is the rarest and most valuable, especially when it exhibits a bright hue. He notes that red coral grows extremely slowly—potentially requiring up to 100 years to add just one millimeter—so a piece could represent over three centuries of growth. An example piece is estimated to fetch $400–$600 at auction. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe for future content.
What is the rarest type of antique coral? So when it comes to coral, they all have different values. A lot depends on the color. The white is the most common. When it comes to red coral like this, this is the hardest to find. So the brighter the red, the better it is. To give you an example of how rare it is, red coral at its slowest could take 100 years to grow 1 millimeter. So this piece right here, just to grow the coral, could have taken over 300 years. And this piece right here is probably worth between $400 and $600 at auction. A beautiful piece. Please subscribe so you don't miss any future videos.
