Coral Jewelry

Coral is a skeletal remains of marine animals, octopus corallicum, and consists mainly of calcium carbonate. The most precious red coral is the noble, Corallicum rubrum. Since Corals are calcified skeletons of sea creatures, growing configurations reminiscent of the tree branches. Most of the jewels are to be used in the Coral Sea, the Mediterranean and the Pacific Ocean near Japan and Taiwan. Coral precious gem formed deep undersea. An important feature of the corals is that they take a perfect polish. In their natural state, the corals are looking for trees that allows a maximum of polyps can be fed nutrients in the waters around the colony.

The color of coral ranges from white to red. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral jewelry is made and used in many parts of the world. Shaped coral stone coral and gold jewelry is among the oldest gems, coral jewelry has been made in many parts of the world and is used as adornment since prehistoric times. Coral inlays and coral jewelry have been found from the Iron Age. Coral has a history of religious significance.

At a depth of 3 to 300 meters of coral are found along the coasts of the western Mediterranean, Japan, Hawaii, Australia, Bay of Biscay, the Canary Islands and the Malay Archipelago.

History

Tibetan lamas use coral rosaries. He is one of the seven treasures mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures, coral jewelry like bracelets of coral, coral necklace, coral rings, worn against the skin, the touch, which is long believed to be powerful talisman that could not stop bleeding, protect from evil spirits, and hurricanes Ward.

The traditional center of the forging of coral is Torre del Greco, near Naples. It was the Italian campaign of Napoleon, with his taste associated with all things Italian that heralded the fashion for carved coral jewelry. The rose pink variety became at this time the most wanted.

During the 1860 coral beads and ovoids were set golden pins, like turquoise had been. In the 1870's coral was combined in bloomed gold brooches with diamonds and emeralds.

Attention

Corals are delicate gems and should be addressed. To clean Coral jewelry, wipe with a soft damp cloth, as Coral is much softer than other gem materials with a hardness of only 3.5. Therefore, they must be stored carefully to avoid scratching. Coral is also porous, so be careful to see that the coral jewelry does not come into contact with chemicals.

Precious coral jewelry is the oldest form of gemstone jewelry with pieces as old as 25,000 years in museums. It predates the later use of pearls. Each color has its own quality gemstone coral. Black coral is exotic and dramatic and has long been considered to guard against accidents. Pink coral is delicate and is said to bring good health. Red coral is described as rich and romantic and can never go out of fashion.