natural to bring seemingly disparate worlds together and connect fashion culture to mariculture. Each piece is a tangible symbol of the buyer’s contribution and provides an alternative to genuine coral jewelry, which is often the product of harmful live coral harvesting. Because corals have evolved to be among the most efficient light harvesting organisms on earth, their natural forms make for jewelry that captures and reflects light unlike other metal jewelry. Through their contributors and partners, they can drive much needed support to coral nurseries, planting coral and rebuilding reefs.
You can get involved by donating to, and becoming a member of, coral nurseries. You can directly donate to Fragments of Hope through their website, fragmentsofhope.org, and also find them included in the Coral Crucible where you can contribute to coral by purchasing a limited-edition print. Supporting coral is also possible through Reefined Arts Reefined Arts, where you can buy a piece, advocate for coral, and sponsor the reconstruction of vital reef ecosystems.
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