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Special Thanks to HeHiSheLo for Attribute Description
(www.hehishelo.co.uk)
Fossilized Coral Pendant
Description: Fossilized
Coral Cabochon set in Sterling Silver (.925)
Item Number: 44
Artist: Mark Finch
Produced:
November 2007
 
Coral
Attributes:
Civilizations throughout time located near
shallow waters or those with established trade routes have utilized coral in
their jewelry. In ancient times coral jewelry was particularly prized
for its many believed supernatural benefits, including as a ward against
accidents and a protective amulet against magic. Coral is also a symbol for
the Life Force Energy, and is believed to help bring harmony to your heart.
Coral is a soft gem, making it easy to shape and work with, attributes that
allowed prehistoric peoples to utilize it for personal ornamentation in
various forms of jewelry. The use of coral in early jewelry evolved from mere
adornment to charms with talismanic properties. Coral jewelry was worn often
as a talisman to ward off evil spirits, witchcraft, and the devil. Coral is
also attributed with providing vitality, physical strength, strengthened
marital relationships, wealth, increased sensuality, and provided protection
while out to sea. Ancient peoples also used coral for medicinal purposes to
treat ailments of the blood and head, and to strengthen the immune system by
supporting the lymph nodes.
Coral grows and is found in salt water depths from 25 to 1000 feet. Increased
demand for coral has led to the near depletion of shallow-water occurring
coral. Though coral found in shallow waters sees more harvesting, that which
occurs in deeper water is of better color and quality. The most desired
specimens of the Mediterranean Sea and Sea of Japan are among the nearly
depleted supplies. It naturally occurs in many colors including white, black,
blue, lavender, pink, and many shades of red
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