Earrings with coral
Jewelry with coral attracts the eye with its brightness and depth of color. Coral is formed at the bottom of the sea from coral polyps, which form into reefs and even coral islands.
When did they appear?
Jewelry with coral appeared more than 6000 years ago. Coral was believed to have mystical properties. In Egypt, where jewelry was especially valued, coral was considered a symbol of happiness and immortality.
In Europe, it was believed that coral earrings and other jewelry with coral could prevent trouble and protect their owner. Therefore, coral has not lost its popularity over time, and jewelry with this stone remains popular today.
Many different decorations are made from coral:
- bracelets;
- necklaces;
- earrings;
- beads and necklace;
- rings.
Coral earrings began to be made only in the middle of the 19th century, before that time other types of jewelry were very popular. Corals for jewelry were taken from the Gulf of Naples, then jewelers collected necklaces on a string from these stones, and made brooches.
This stone was affordable, so it was continuously mined at sea and sent to make jewelry.
Stone properties
Natural stones have a special energy that affects a person. No wonder all the stones are divided into groups and are recommended for one or another sign of the zodiac. The energy of the stone can not only attract, but also repel a person.Some noted that when choosing products from natural stones, trying on some of them felt something like heaviness and rejection.
In the East, coral was actively used to treat people, protect homes and people. Coral is believed to have the following properties:
- Reduces fatigue, increases vitality;
- Jewelry with pink coral helps with insomnia;
- Relieves headaches, sore throats, heals bone tissue in case of fractures;
- Improves metabolism, digestion;
- It has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
According to ancient legends, a person who has coral jewelry will live happily ever after. Other signs of the zodiac can also wear products with coral, this stone suits everyone.
Corals are suitable for fish, because. they help to gain self-confidence and reduce emotional tension.
How to distinguish a real stone?
You need to choose coral earrings very carefully. Among the huge assortment, you can easily buy a fake. Jewelry with coral can be conditionally divided into two categories: jewelry with natural stone and jewelry with imitation coral.
Natural stone is natural coral. Imitation of coral can be different - pressed coral, artificial, that is, plastic with coral coloring and imitation of coral - howlite. This is also a natural stone, but cheaper than coral.
There are several ways to distinguish plastic from natural stone:
- Temperature. Natural stone is always cold, and if you put it on your cheek, you will immediately feel cold. Plastic is usually warmer and heats up quickly enough from the skin.
- The weight. Coral beads and bracelets can be determined by weight.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.
- Coloring. The natural color of coral is very difficult to replicate. Plastic products are immediately visible by coloring - bright, even red tones, often they shine in the light. Natural coral has a matte deep shade.
In order not to buy a fake, you should choose jewelry in specialized stores.
How to choose
Earrings with natural coral are a universal decoration. They will suit brunettes, blondes, young girls and adult women. In order for earrings to look appropriate and correspond to age and style, they must be selected correctly.
Young girls should avoid buying large earrings, as they will add age or look vulgar.
Carnations. Carnations are suitable for women with a triangular face shape. The preferred shape of the stone is oval or round. It is better for young girls to choose small carnations, in which the coral is not very large - 8-10 mm. For older women, carnations with a large coral bead, about 12 - 14 mm, are suitable.
Triangular or round shape. These earrings are suitable for women with a rectangular face shape. They will smooth out his features, bringing femininity and softness to the image. If the face is slightly elongated, then jewelry in which a square-shaped stone or a rhombus is inserted is perfect.
On a chain. This option is perfect for chubby women. These earrings will visually lengthen the face and neck. Earrings on a loop clasp will visually lengthen the neck. They sit well in the ear, regardless of the type of lobe.
When choosing earrings with corals, you should pay attention to the lock - it can be in the form of a loop, an English lock or a clasp - carnations. An English lock and carnations should not be chosen if the hole in the lobe is low. Earrings will fall out of the ear, and this can ruin the look.
What to wear
In everyday looks, coral is combined with any clothes, it is important that the style of the earrings matches the image.
- With jeans, trousers and any casual outfit, stud earrings or small earrings with an English lock look good.
- For an evening dress, not only the style of clothing is important, but also its color. Gorgeous red coral will be combined with a black evening dress. To complete the look, it is good to add a bracelet with coral or beads. You can wear the whole set - earrings, beads and a bracelet, but then large jewelry should be avoided.
- Summer dresses, skirts. Medium-sized earrings made of red coral on a chain, on a loop-lock or studs are well suited for summer looks.
Jewelry with coral is made in silver, gold or other types of metal are used - rhodium plating, cupronickel, gilding or silvering. These earrings are cheaper, they also look very impressive.
