Coral Earrings

Decorations with coral attract the eye with their brightness and color depth. Coral is formed on the seabed of coral polyps that form into reefs and even coral islands.

Coral jewelry appeared more than 6,000 years ago. It was believed that the coral has mystical properties. In Egypt, where decorations were especially valued, coral was considered a symbol of happiness and immortality.

In Europe, it was believed that earrings with coral and other jewelry with it can prevent trouble and protect its owner. Therefore, over time, coral has not lost its popularity and decorations with this stone and now remain popular.

Many different decorations are made from coral:

• bracelets;
• necklaces;
• earrings;
• beads and necklaces;
• rings.

Earrings from coral began to be made only in the middle of the XIX century, until that time other types of jewelry were very popular. Corals for jewelry were taken from the Gulf of Naples, then jewelers from these stones collected necklaces on a string, made brooches.

This stone was affordable, so it was continuously mined in the sea and sent to the manufacture of jewelry.

Natural stones have a special energy, which affects the person. No wonder all the stones are divided into groups and recommended to one or another signs of the zodiac. The energy of a stone can not only attract, but also repel a person. Some noted that when choosing products made of natural stones, trying on some of them felt something like gravity and rejection.

In the East, coral was actively used to treat people, protect their homes and people. Coral is considered to have the following properties:

• Reduces fatigue, increases vitality;
• Pink coral jewelry helps with insomnia;
• Relieves headache, sore throat, heals bone tissue in fractures;
• Improves metabolism, digestion;
• Positive effect on the cardiovascular system.

According to ancient legends, a person who has coral ornaments will live happily ever after. You can carry products with coral and other signs of the zodiac, this stone is suitable for everyone.

Choosing earrings with coral should be very careful. Among the huge range you can easily purchase a fake. Coral jewelry can be divided into two categories: natural stone jewelry and coral imitation jewelry.

Natural stone is a natural coral. Coral imitation can be different - pressed coral, artificial, that is, plastic with coral coloring and coral imitation - howlite. It is also a natural stone, but cheaper than coral.

There are several ways to distinguish plastic from natural stone:

1. Temperature. Natural stone is always cold, and if you put it to your cheek, you will immediately feel cold. The plastic is usually warmer and heats up quickly from the skin.
2. Weight. By weight, you can determine the beads and bracelets of coral. Natural stone is usually heavy, and plastic is almost weightless in the hands. The difference is especially noticeable when the product is large, for example, beads with large stones.
3. Coloring. The natural color of coral is very difficult to repeat. Plastic products by color can be seen immediately - bright even red tones, they often shine in the light. Natural coral has a matte deep shade.

Earrings with natural coral is a versatile jewelry. They will face brunettes, blondes, young girls and adult women. To make the earrings look appropriate and match age and style, they need to be properly selected.

Carnations Carnations are suitable for women with a triangular face shape. The preferred shape of the stone is oval or round. Young girls are better off choosing small carnations, in which the coral is not very large - 8-10 mm. Older women will use studs with a large coral bead, about 12-14 mm.

Triangular or round shape. These earrings are suitable for women with a rectangular face. They will smooth out his features, bringing femininity and softness to the image. If the face is a bit elongated, then jewelry with a square-shaped stone or a rhombus is perfect.

On a chain. This option is perfect for chubby ladies. These earrings will visually lengthen the face and neck. The earrings on the eyelet will visually lengthen the neck. They fit well in the ear, regardless of the type of lobe.

In everyday images coral is combined with any clothing, it is important that the style of earrings match the image.

1. With jeans, trousers and any clothing in the style of casual look good earrings, carnations or small earrings on the English lock.
2. For evening dress is important not only the style of clothing, but also its color. Superb red coral will be combined with a black evening dress. To complete the image, it is good to add a bracelet with coral or beads. You can wear the whole set - earrings, beads and a bracelet, but then you should avoid large jewelry.
3. Summer dresses, skirts. Medium-sized red coral earrings on a chain, with a buttonhole or a carnation will work well for summer looks.

Coral jewelry is made in silver, gold or other types of metal - rhodium plating, nickel silver, gilding or silver plated. These earrings are cheaper, look also very impressive.