Awesome Coral Stone

Stone coral - a special mineral of animal origin, which is a cluster of skeletons of dead polyps. Its coloring depends on the type of former polyps and climate conditions. These stones are red, light blue, lilac, pink white, brown and black. The latter are highly valued, and therefore the cost of such corals is very high. They are mined in the Australian waters and the Red Sea. The remaining shades can be found in the waters of the Mediterranean, Taiwan, Japan, the Malay Archipelago, near the coasts of Sardinia, Algeria, Yugoslavia and Turkey, the Midway Islands and Tunisia. There are shallow corals - they are mined at a depth of three meters - and deep-sea ones - they can live under a 300-meter thick water.

Magical properties

In the past centuries, the coral stone was part of the mandatory elements of the Ukrainian national costume. Namely it was red or pink round beads. Coral - a wonderful and mysterious stone. Many nations attributed to him magical properties. The ancient Greeks considered him a stone of absolute immortality and boundless happiness. In Europe, he was a symbol of modesty and virtue. And in Russia the stone of the coral was considered prophetic. It is covered with legends and beliefs. It is widely used by travelers as a guard against natural disasters: fires, storms, storms and hurricanes. Also this talisman will save you from unpleasant meetings and help you safely return home.

Healing properties

Traditional healers of the East apply a stone coral in the form of a powder to improve bone splicing in complex fractures. Many phytotherapeutists offer to wear it to people with cardiovascular problems, because they believe that such ornaments help improve blood circulation. It is believed that pink corals are very useful for insomnia, have a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system, and beads from them will relieve headaches and help with throat diseases. In ancient Rome, women used them as a contraceptive.

Application

Coral decorations have been popular since ancient times. The progenitors of modern people respected these sea stones for protection from the "evil eye" and for positive energy.

Over time, the corals have learned to process, make from them rings, bracelets, beads and pendants. This stone is very easy to process, so it creates all kinds of souvenirs, amulets and ornaments. Jewelers, inspired by the abundance of flowers, create real masterpieces from it. Now many fashionistas in the box have ornaments from the coral. Bright red and rich pink flowers and twigs, lacquered and woven into stunningly beautiful necklaces and fashionable bracelets. Sanded coral balls collected in beads. Large stones inserted in earrings and rings. Such adornments are good because they look appropriate with both an evening gown and jeans. Pink coral will give your appearance mystery and tenderness, and red will reveal your passionate nature.