Red Coral Indian Jewelry

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Red coral indian jewelry.

The hard skeleton of red coral branches is naturally matte but can be polished to a glassy shine. 4 out of 5 stars 115 115 reviews 62 00. Jjp jewelry italian sardinia corallium rubrum branch necklace 21 inches adjustable genuine mediterranean red coral 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 extra long boho coral necklace long red coral necklace beaded necklace tribal necklace native american crystal stone necklace. Native american dead pawn navajo red coral sterling silver cuff bracelet post earrings 2 5 8 nativejewelrystore.

It exhibits a range of warm reddish pink colors from pale pink to deep red. Red coral mexico silver bracelet mexico sterling red coral jewelry mexico 925 bracelet mexico sterling jewelry vintage handmade mexico originalera. The coral polyp that produces blood coral the most valued of the corals used in jewelry and other pieces of art forms branched skeletons reminiscent of small red trees. The coral polyp deposits calcium carbonate forming the skeleton that divers harvest for use in artwork.

The color red symbolizes many concepts to the american indians. The use of coral in native american jewelry. Native american and southwest coral jewelry. The color red is significant to many american indian people for many reasons including its connection to the ocean known as the earth s lifeblood in many american indian legends.

Owing to its intense and permanent coloration and glossiness precious coral skeletons have been harvested since antiquity for decorative use. 5 out of 5 stars 3 351. The word coral is also used to name such colors. Sale native american indian jewelry choice native earrings native bracelet native neckace turquoise jewelry sterling silver pin.

Many native americans used red to color depictions of the thunderbird and lightning representing power and speed. Only 1 available and it s in 2 people s carts. Because blood coral pieces from the sea have a red hue the close connection to nature and mother earth is most evident in coral of this color.