"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.