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Red and pink are among the most valuable and widely traded of all precious corals. They are long-lived, slow growing marine species that have been intensively fished for centuries to meet global demand for jewelry and home décor. Now, they are facing their last chance to receive international trade protection. The United States and the European Union is proposing all species of red and pink coral be listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Countries will decide red and pink corals' fate in March 2010 in Doha, Qatar, when they convene for the 15th Conference of Parties.
Help protect red and pink coral: Sign Too Precious to Wear's pledge.
See a list of jewelry and fashion designers who support an Appendix II listing for red and pink coral.
Supporting Designers:
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Amy Smilovic of Tibi Anthony Nak Brian Leber; Leber Jeweler Inc. Celine Cousteau Eduardo Garza Frank Gehry Hannah Garrison Hayden-Harnett Jennifer Meyer Kimberlin Brown Kimberly McDonald Lela Rose Maria Cornejo Maria Grachvogel Melissa Joy Manning |
Michael Aram Minnie Mortimer Monique Péan Nicole Miller Norma Kamali Paloma Picasso Reem Acra Reena Ahluwalia; Reena Ahluwalia Design Inc. Simon Cardwell, Cheeky Monkey Jewelry Temple St. Clair Tibi Tiffany & Co. Vena Cava Yigal Azrouel |
- CITES and Coral
- Letter from SeaWeb, WWF, Pew Environment Group and Oceana on the need for red and pink coral protection
- The U.S. and EU Red and Pink Coral Proposal CoP15 Prop.21
- Listen and watch as scientists, jewelers and conservationists explain why CITES is needed
- TRAFFIC and IUCN Analyses of CITES Red Coral Proposal
- TRAFFIC Recommendations for Red and Pink Coral
