Red Coral Indian 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.

Red coral indian jewelry.

Sale native american indian jewelry choice native earrings native bracelet native neckace turquoise jewelry sterling silver pin. 4 out of 5 stars 115 115 reviews 62 00. 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. Native american sterling silver ring with turquoise onyx and red coral inlay.

Only 1 available and it s in 2 people s carts. Owing to its intense and permanent coloration and glossiness precious coral skeletons have been harvested since antiquity for decorative use. The color red symbolizes many concepts to the american indians. It exhibits a range of warm reddish pink colors from pale pink to deep red.

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. Some associate it with birth violence war blood wounds strength energy power happiness and beauty. The hard skeleton of red coral branches is naturally matte but can be polished to a glassy shine. Bracelets rings earrings pendants navajo handmade sterling silver black coral red pink bamboo coral jewelry for sale at the best prices.

5 out of 5 stars 3 351. Many native americans used red to color depictions of the thunderbird and lightning representing power and speed. The word coral is also used to name such colors. The use of coral in native american jewelry.

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