This Red Coral Irregular Sweater Necklace makes a big statement and is a fun and unique find. Made with alternating small branches and polished irregular coral pebbles, this necklace is great for cheering up a plain turtleneck or dress.
Red Coral
Red Coral, mainly found in the Mediterranean is also known as "Precious Coral", and has been used for millennia as material to make jewelry. Over the millennia Red Coral has been used for many sacred and medicinal purposes. It has been used as a talisman, or protection from the "Evil Eye". The Romans believed it could help to cure wounds made by poisonous snakes and scorpions, or diagnose diseases by changing colour. In Hinduism red coral is associated with the planet Mars. In Islam coral is one of the gems of Paradise. Amongst the Yoruba and Bini people Red Coral jewelry are signifiers of high rank and worn by titled kings and chieftans.
Material: Red Coral