The ancient gift of Coral – a present to calm people down
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Coral is one of the most ancient of gem materials, used since prehistoric times . . especially for presents. In ancient China, Coral was a symbol of wealth, favour and high social status. Queens wore necklaces made of Coral for important events such as Birthday celebrations and it was often gifted between royal personages. It is also believed to have protection qualities (especially for women) and so is an ideal good luck present for Mothers Day and Birthday celebrations amongst ladies, girls and women.
Gifts of Coral jewellery are ideal for lots of events like mother’s day for example, valentines day, or retirement, or going away to university . . especially for a female friend – woman / lady / girl – whether that friend, relative or loved-one is your mum or your wife, your daughter – or simply a good friend.
- Coral or other jewellery as a meaningful gift for a special day like Mothers Day
- Coral or other jewelry as a present for a special day like a lady friend’s Birthday including gemstone necklaces for a special day
Coral is particularly reputed to help calm people’s lives. It is said to help restore harmony in times of emotional conflict and work against depression. It is like a wise teacher – teaching us to value life and our place in it. It shows people the importance of living, so that we can make the world a good place for all that follow. Indeed, Coral is said to protect children and is given as a lucky gift to children in many countries. It is a beautiful symbol of the importance of creatures and plants living together in harmony. Ideal lucky gift for people leading hectic lifestyles. Coral is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures; and Tibetan Lamas use Coral rosaries. To Buddhists, Coral is also a treasure that can keep us good and protect people from evil spirits.
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These are some of the most well known ‘ Lucky Gemstones ‘ offering gifts for their own particular / special event that sometimes needs that extra bit of luck or inspiration:
Amethyst * Aquamarine * Aventurine * Black Agate * Carnelian * Citrine * Coral * Garnet * Indian Agate * Jade * Moonstone * Pearl * Red Jasper * Rose Quartz * Smokey Quartz * Tigers Eye * Sodalite
Each of these is renowned for igniting belief and bringing inspiration and good luck to certain events or occasions.
. . said to possess powers of protection
Our Aquamarine Camino travel bracelet consists of the prettiest pale-blue/green chips of Aquamarine and bali-style silver-coloured beads. It features a sterling silver scallop shell, symbolic of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim route. The 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is known as the Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago - in Spanish). Some 200,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year from all over the world to find inspiration and/or deeper spiritual understanding. Many carry with them a scallop shell symbol like this - believed to promote strength and hope.
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Option for free 'safe travels' card (free)
:)- Personal message can be added
:)- Rapid shippingDimensions: The bracelet is fastened with a lobster clasp and measures approx 7.5" in length with an additional 1.25" extender chain finished with a tiny chip of aquamarine.
With the combination of luck and protection in this camino jewellery bracelet, it makes a powerful charm bracelet. The perfect gift for a loved-one setting out on a journey. Ideal gift for travel. Comes gift-wrapped (with an information card option) like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
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AQUAMARINE: The lucky gift for travellers. Since ancient times, Aquamarine has been associated with luck, happiness and courage . . primarily for travellers. But it is also believed to have a soothing influence on relationships, especially marriage, and makes an excellent gift for Anniversaries. (It is the traditional gemstone for the 19th Wedding Anniversary, and folklore has it that an Aquamarine is the luckiest charm for a bride, making it the perfect gift for an Engagement.) To many ancient cultures, Aquamarine was also a symbol of happiness, courage and everlasting youth, quickening the intellect, and improving memory. For these reasons it is said to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression and grief, bringing serenity to the mind to the wearer. People often wear this lucky gemstone to bring good luck in new ventures like a new job, or to try and ensure financial success, because it is said to stimulate creativity and calm, and relax the mind.
