Scientific research demonstrates that natural coral is one of the oldest jewelry materials. The proof is made by the famous beads made of this material, found in the Wildsheyer cave in Germany. According to the findings of scientists, they existed 35-10 thousand years BC. e., and the vase, which was made by Sumerians and framed by corals, is about 5 thousand years old. In ancient times, these natural formations were no less valuable than pearls, and at the same time personified a symbol of happiness and immortality.
Sea gift to man
Corals are the skeletons of colonies of intestinal marine organisms, the thickness of which is 1-1.5 mm. These beautiful natural formations include calcite or hard aragonite, they process water salts, thereby creating invertebrate polyps. You can also say that corals are sea flowers, although, unlike terrestrial flowers, they grow incredibly slowly, approximately increasing by 75 mm per year. For the most part, they do not have time to grow, which is caused by a polluted environment. This is an alarming bell for the inhabitants of the sea, as well as for people, since corals are not just jewelry, it is an element with amazing healing properties.
Colors
Corals are striking in their huge palette. Their color depends directly on the light, as well as impurities and organic substances absorbed during growth. Man can’t change the shade of coral. But some jewelers can make it more saturated and bright than ennoble the natural coral, while not violating its quality and durability. In nature, at the moment there are approximately 2500 species of coral, having about 350 shades. We highlight the basic colors that are inherent in this sea miracle.
- Red coral called bull’s blood or oxblad.
- Pearlescent (“angel skin”), which is considered the most valuable.
- Blue and yellow corals are the rarest flowers and are called “accoris”.
- White coral is used today to create jewelry. He was always very popular with Russian women. At the same time, in the 20th century began to be in great demand among residents of Eastern Europe. There until today, white coral has been able to maintain great popularity. The main types of such sea flowers include the gorgonarium 6-ray variety.
- Coral of a white-pink or pink hue is formed at a depth of about 200 meters. Received the name "deep-sea coral."
- Black coral is one of the most expensive materials called acabar.
Mining locations
Corals grow in the waters of Australia, Japan, the Malay Archipelago, Taiwan, the Mediterranean and Red Seas, off the coast of Sardinia, Algeria, Turkey, the Canary Islands and the Bay of Biscay. It is believed that the deeper they grow, the more valuable and rare.
The healing properties of coral
It has been proven that the sea flower has healing properties, as it improves blood circulation and memory, speeds up metabolism, and can also treat various diseases. In addition, coral in the form of a necklace or beads can improve complexion, cleanse the skin, and also cheer up your mistress.
Magical properties
In ancient Greece, it was believed that corals give a long and happy life. In Europe, they were a symbol of integrity. The Indians of Mexico still claim that wearing such a bead drives away from the person evil spirits that send a fever.
Specialists subdivide corals, photos of which can be seen in this article, by gender: white is female, and male is red. They claim that wearing red corals for a girl is a very dangerous undertaking, since the stone gives its owner character traits that are characteristic of the floor of the stone, in other words, it will make a man feminine, and vice versa. Also, the mineral of its owner forms foolishness, moodiness, adventurousness, therefore, it is not recommended to wear such products constantly.
The best time to wear them is the period of the growing moon. The most dangerous time is the full moon, when the corals must be kept for at least 10 minutes under running water, then put in a box or box and not removed before the new moon.
Astrologers are sure that these minerals can wear any signs of the zodiac, with the exception of Cancer and Leo. They are especially useful for Capricorns.
Corals as a decoration
These stones are very popular in the form of inserts in various jewelry. The most famous jewelry from them are coral beads. Even if you just touch such accessories, you can feel the very essence of the ocean in which this stone grew.
It goes well with gold and silver, while emphasizing the excellent work of a competent jeweler. Therefore, a gift in the form of jewelry with a sea flower is a sign of good taste, especially if the work was custom-made.
Every day, the fashion world changes its rules for jewelry, although stylish beads with coral elements will always be relevant along with a colorful outfit. Today, coral jewelry is gaining popularity along with other rich and beautiful colors of stones. The look of fashionistas in particular is attracted to bracelets with them, they suit different images, they make their owner more romantic, feminine and mysterious. And in addition to the external attractiveness of the mineral, you will also get a strong amulet that can protect you from the negative.
If we consider the situation to which such a decoration is best suited, then this is when the soul is restless, and for some reason I found sadness on you. However, you do not want to spread your adversity to others. In this case, the white coral will become an unobtrusive disguise of your bad mood, everything will form and be fine. At the same time, you are not making any calls, as if you are declaring that you should not be disturbed.
