Red Coral Jewelry
The red coral was in high demand even in the past, with them being an important part of trade, particularly between the Mediterranean and the Indian regions. Also, the fact that the red corals were believed to be charms that protected against the evil eye in many regions round the world, Rome and such, these corals were in even greater demand for possession. This belief that the red corals are evil-protectors and signified the health of the wearer carried out throughout the medieval period till almost the 20th century! It is also significant in the religion of Buddhism, where it is named as one of the seven treasures.
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Red Coral: A ‘Jewel’ in Jewelry
The red coral is a precious marine coral, found under the sea mostly in the Mediterranean Sea, western Pacific like the Taiwan, Japan and in the Atlantic, in the Strait of Gibraltar. The marine corals are famous for the hard and strong skeleton (mostly calcium carbonate deposits) which is the red coral used in making brilliant pieces of jewelry. Numerous species of the red coral are found in the world, which are all characteristic of the pinkish red skeleton. These skeletons are generally void of luster and are matte in texture originally, but can be polished to a brilliant shine to be used as gemstones. Also, a vast range of shades is available in these corals which allows for the innovation of varied colors of gemstones, from light, pale pink to deep, bright red.
These colors and the durability of the skeleton have been employed since the ages, almost since the ancient Egyptian and European times, in making jewelry and antiquities. The beauty of the colors has enhanced their credibility in the jewels, an eye-pleasing addition to various kinds of jewelry, from pendants to ear-rings and such.
The red corals are used in jewelry as beautiful ornaments and also as evil-shielding stones and they come with a religious significance all over the world. The corals may be used as stone on gold rings, in pendants and ornate necklaces, heavy jewelry and even bracelets. The Buddhist monks use coral rosaries, and this elevates their significance in religion.
These red corals can be polished to a bright sheen, cut and carved into various shapes, from teardrops to round stones, and this is one characteristic feature which makes them extremely useful in innovative jewelry. The bright colors allow for pairing up with other gemstones and jewelry to provide unique jewelry of many colors. For example, red corals are paired with jade and gold to give ethnic jewelry piece, particularly heavy-set necklace and ear-rings. Red corals are also mixed with sterling silver and turquoise to deign elegant patterns and shapes in jewelry, from uniquely shaped earrings and necklaces to appealing pendants, bracelets and pins.
The fact that the red corals are organic in their origin and nature makes them elegant and classy in jewelry, and are rated as soft stones, facilitating their wide use in different kinds of jewelry. They must be carefully maintained in order to prevent any exposure to chemicals which might render them luster-less or dull. Red corals of the highest quality are even in their color distribution while the lower grades have uneven color distribution throughout their area.
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