"Precious Coral, from Curiosity to Treasures" is an exhibition dedicated to a unique biogenic gemstone that has captivated humanity for millennia. For thousands of years, humans have utilized precious coral as protective amulets and objects. Scientists and collectors have studied and gathered them for hundreds of years, often displaying them in cabinets of curiosity.
While the term 'coral' encompasses thousands of marine species, only a select few from the family Coralliidae are used in jewelry and decorative objects, earning them the designation "Precious Coral" as named by the jewelry and gemstone experts.
Join collectors Enzo Liverino and George Lu as they share their first encounters with precious coral and their fascinating journey of collecting these precious specimens and objets d’art. They will be accompanied by our exhibition's scientific advisor, Rui Galopim de Carvalho, who will explore the intricate world of precious coral.
Speakers:
Enzo Liverino
Geroge Lu
Rui Galopim de Carvalho
Ann Lee
Details:
Date: May 23rd, 2026, Saturday
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: K11 Art House
Level 4, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Language: English
We invite you to join a guided tour of the exhibition at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, before the talk.
Photo:
Polished Coral Branch
Precious Coral (Corallium japonicum), rock
Chii Lih Coral museum