Coral has been present in countless cultures for centuries and was always associated with power to protect against evil and enchantmens. According to Hindu Vedic Astrology, red coral is the gemstone of planet Mars – it helps to negate all improper, negative or powerful influence of the planetary motions, especially the fierce Mars.
According to the Romans, red Mediterranean coral possessed magical and medicinal properties and their children would wear it to avoid danger and health issues. Red coral was widely used for jewelry adornments in the Victorian era.
In Tibetan culture, for many centuries red coral has been a prized and sought for material. Often times, entire family's wealth was invested in red coral, as it would be easy to trade at the market place. It is especially favoured in use of Buddhist malas, for its ability to magnify the power of recited mantras.
Coral is actually a calcium carbonate skeleton, produced by coral polyps – small marine creatures, dwelling in clean tropical to sub-tropical shallow ocean waters. By forming branched skeletons which resemble leafless trees, coral polyps produce Red Coral, the most valued one.
Among various types of coral, red and pink coral are the most highly prized in the world.
Widely used by Native Americans since the trade with Europe had started, red coral culturally represented the spirit within, power, heat of the heart and energy. Symbolizing success and social prominence, it also respresented wealth and status. Native Americans thought coral to have curative qualities, related mainly to blood circulation, lung and digestive health.
Thanks to its intense hues and permanent coloration, common choice for decorative use, coral has been present historically as well as in modern times.
Worn as ring or mala, the vibrating power of Mars is absorbed into the wearer's aura, making it more powerful and protective against obstacles coming from external negative energy. It grants confidence and energy.
Fire element in coral stimulates the wearer to overcome dullness and lack of drive, leading to resolution of pending problems in a logical and efficient manner.
Associated with the area between first and second chakra, coral has been used in healing conflicts between one's emotions and basic instinct. It helps to improve your will power, courage, self-confidence.
Mediterranean red coral colonies, most concentrated off the coasts of Sardinia, to Spain's Costa Brava and the French Riviera are now estimated to yield only 25% of their original harvest. Majority of the coral on the market today was collected before World War II. It would take over 60 years of banned harvest to recover its original population. Globally, most coral reefs are endangered as well due to excessive harvesting practices driven by world demand.
By designing with ethically sourced stock, we intend to bring you the benefits of fire element of red coral without negative ecological impact. Some of our mindfully and responsibly sourced beads date back as far as previous centuries, fusing old world elegance with a modern yogic twist.
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