Why Coral Beads Are Popular for Jewelry making

Jewelry beads are the smallest items for art. Coral beads have been used in jewelry making since prehistoric times. Year after year, coral beads are always one of the most popular items in jewelry making. The beautiful bright red coloring cannot be beat, especially if you want to wear something to the pool or beach.

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The name coral is derived from a Greek word. Unlike other gemstone beads, coral is not a mineral or rock. They are marine animals that exist as small sea anemone-like polyps which typically live in colonies of many identical individuals. Many types of coral, especially those found in tropical oceans, are reef builders. These reef builders secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard, protective skeleton.

Coral beads are produced in various shapes and sizes today. The popular shapes include flower, round, flat round, drop, oval, cube, chips, animal, human and etc. Only living coral is naturally red. And because coral is protected by environmental law, it is no longer harvested while living. This is why almost all coral beads on the market today get their color from being dyed.

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Coral beads are very popular with people all around the world. But do you know they have different meanings in different countries or nationalities? Coral is said to calm and improve life, protect children, and help difficulties of the lungs and digestion. It is also said to help restore harmony in the event of emotional conflict, and to work against nutritional deficiency, depression and lethargy. In Roma, the Romans used to hang red coral beads on the cradles and round the neck of infants, to “preserve and fasten their teeth,” and save them from “the falling sickness.” American Indians regarded coral as a symbol of vitality. It is said to bring inner peace, intuition and imagination. And coral is the gem of the 35^th marriage anniversary in Western cultures.

Coral beads jewelry has a timeless appeal, and is more popular than ever today. As coral beads is said to attract love and prosperity, and promote creativity and optimism, why purchase some coral beads to create some one of a kind jewelry and present them to your family and friends? These gifts should be the warmest gifts to them and will be loved deeply by them. About creating coral beads jewelry, you can simply use coral beads only, or mix and match them with other jewelry beads. All just depends on your designs.