Coral beads

Along with pearls, coral is one of the most valuable jewelry stones given to us by the sea. He conquers girls with his unique shade of red.

Coral beads - this is a real classic, which does not go out of fashion for several centuries in a row. Get to know them better.

Coral is a unique stone that has remained a mystery to humanity for a long time. Scientists struggled with what category corals belong to, and only in the 18th century did they realize that they were skeletons of polyps - invertebrate organisms that live in the deep sea. That is, in fact - these are not stones and minerals at all, but they are usually called in jewelry. Coral branches resembling trees are formed due to the release by polyps of a special calcareous substance.

The length of some of them can reach 40 cm, and their thickness is usually small - up to 4 cm. Coral branches are used to create jewelry. These marine inhabitants are of different colors, the most popular are red, but there are also white, pink, black, blue, transparent and opaque. The amazing properties of corals were noted in antiquity. They were especially appreciated in Ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt and other African countries. The ancient Greeks believed that the stone prolongs life, and Mexicans still believe that it drives away evil spirits.

In the Middle Ages, coral jewelry was a symbol of integrity, so only unmarried women wore them.Today, the special healing properties of coral are known, this stone relieves fatigue, improves memory, calms nerves, helps fight insomnia and even gives the gift of foresight. It is recommended to be worn by travelers and sailors, since the stone protects on the way, preventing violence and natural disasters. It is not just that he is called the "son of the sea."

Sardinian coral is the rarest and most expensive red mineral. This is a solid stone of exceptional quality that is highly regarded by jewelers. As the name implies, it is mined only off the coast of Sardinia in small quantities. Therefore, to become the owner of jewelry from Sardinian coral is a great success.

A variety of red coral, the difference between them is only that the classic mineral is smooth and the spongy has a porous structure, due to which it can be easily colored. Therefore, it is suitable for creating various decorations and other decorative purposes.

In addition to coral, the sea gave us pearls and mother of pearl, which look great both individually and in one piece of jewelry. Due to the variety of colors of these minerals, you can pick up an interesting color scheme, although the classic one - red corals and white pearls, looks no less wonderful.

The combination of these two minerals is a classic combination, red and blue look great together. These are one of those rare stones that have neither a play of light nor transparency, but occupy an honorable place in the jewelry list.

Volcanic lava in jewelry is a stone called basalt. Subject to proper processing, it goes well with various gems. Graphite-colored porous matte stone looks especially impressive with glossy red corals.

Another amazing stone with a unique pattern that never repeats. They are divided into more than 30 different groups, therefore, acquiring agate beads, you will become the owner of an exclusive jewelry.

This amazing marine mineral is striking in its variety of colors. We single out the most popular of them.

• Reds are the most valuable of all. The most popular are those that are mined in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and Japan.
• Pink. The second name of these minerals is “angel skin”. They have a delicate pink color, are the closest relatives of the reds.
• Blacks (antipatarias) are common. Some grow in such shallow waters that even scuba divers can get them. Due to the fact that they are very actively mined, some countries have banned their export.

• Blue is the only shallow coral used to create jewelry. The color of their skeletons varies from gray to blue, because they are very porous, they need to be further strengthened and filled.
• White. Real white coral, which is found in nature, is not used in jewelry. To create white coral beads, bleached and filled porous minerals of poor quality are used.

This is a very romantic mineral and it is believed that it is suitable for girls who want to meet pure and bright love.

They don’t advise choosing red corals for emotional, hot-tempered women - a stone will only strengthen these qualities. A neutral white or pink mineral is more suitable for them.

Also, soft coral is recommended for expectant mothers - it will protect against miscarriage and will facilitate an easy birth.

Astrologers believe that he has no contraindications, he fits almost all the signs of the zodiac. The highest energy connection in the mineral with Pisces and Capricorn. He will help the fish gain confidence in themselves, which they often lack. And pragmatic Capricorn will give romanticism and a little recklessness.

The first thing to understand is that natural coral cannot be cheap. The death of reefs, high demand and slow recovery entailed the high cost of this mineral. Today, red coral is a rarity, the cost of one bead can reach $ 50, and even whole beads will cost a fortune.

Therefore, jewelers learned to imitate it using "dead" spongy skeletons. They have a place to be, but they must have a note “to them.” (imitation).

There are also fake jewelry made of polymer resins, glass and even plastic, which allow the use of modern technology.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the "pressed" corals. They are made from crushed crushed shells, aragonite mineral or lime spar.

It will be easy for a knowledgeable person to distinguish natural stone:

• It has a radiant structure, and the pressed one consists of crumbs.
• Raw coral is matte, so the finished beads are rubbed with special wax-based polishes. Accordingly, if it is heated, the decoration will lose its luster. In any case, the luster of this mineral is always soft, “oily”, in contrast to the glass luster of fakes.
• If you have a voluminous coral necklace, you can conduct a home experiment on one bead. If you heat it for a long time, it will turn gray, crack and crumble. The fake will turn black and begin to give off a plastic smell.
• If it’s a pity to set fire to a decoration, dip it in water. Natural stone will absorb liquid and become brighter, while artificial stone will remain the same as before.
• Artificial corals can come off paint - if the water turns pink, this is a sign of fake. When scraping the decoration, the paint also peels off.

Red coral beads will perfectly combine in the images compiled according to the principle of the classic three - black, white and red.

Therefore, this decoration will be a worthy addition to the business image. If you add them even to the most boring black or gray suit, instantly attract attention with a bright accent in the image. Of course, the style of your jewelry should be modest and concise, fitting into the business dress code.

Red beads will look great with a black or white evening gown. They can be made part of the wedding image if they match the stated style. For example, they unconditionally fit a dress with elements of ethno, if you are planning a wedding in Russian or Ukrainian style.

Separately, you can highlight the images in a marine style.Coral, being the "son of the sea", is ideal for a vest, striped dress, blue blazer and other cruise clothing. They can even be combined with a navy or white swimsuit if you go to a beach party.

Bright beads will suit any plain clothes - dress, shirt, blouse. The exception is the images in the style of boho. If you are a fan of bohemian chic, you can safely wear a voluminous coral necklace with a multi-colored dress, top and jeans or a colorful tunic.

• Light summer look: a relaxed white shirt, a short skirt with a tropical print, a voluminous brown bag, sunglasses and a bright accent of the image are massive coral beads. You can go to work if you are not required to follow a strict dress code, and go to a cocktail party with friends in the evening.

• Another summer look that is suitable for a solemn event, and for a party. A modest white chiffon dress is complemented by several strings of coral beads and a massive coral bracelet. Lipstick matched to match the jewelry. The motley clutch embroidered with beads completes the image.

• Going on a sea voyage, give preference to a khaki dress, throw a light chiffon kimono on top and complement the look with massive coral beads. So you can walk a lot along the coast, choose comfortable sandals with a flat sole, and a roomy tote bag will fit everything you need on the go.