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.
A gift of faith for some peace and calm on an adventure
Do you want to support a friend or loved-one as she travels through life and face its challenges? Why not give her this unique and meaningful bracelet?
The oft-touted calming qualities of Sodalite (said to help with life's stresses and strains), combine with the symbolic St James Cross (Cruz de Santiago of Spain), to make this a truly inspirational piece of jewellery - especially for someone setting out on an adventure. And Pearl has been a popular gem from ancient times as a symbol of peace and purity - said to lift people's spirits but help to keep them calm and dignified.
:)- Gift-Wrapped
:)- Optional information card about Santiago and El Camino (free)
:)- Personal message can be included
:)- Rapid shippingThe 1,000-year-old Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago - in Spanish), criss-crosses Western Europe, arriving at Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain on the Atlantic coast. Some 200,000 people travel to the city each year from all over the world: Some people walk, others travel by bike. Many travellers choose to do the Camino for personal, rather than any spiritual or religious reasons - taking time out from their busy, modern lives and perhaps finding inspiration along the way, whilst reflecting on their lives in a supportive environment. Many carry with them a St James cross as featured on this bracelet, which is a symbol of protection and faith.
But, whatever somebody’s journey - whether on El Camino itself, on holiday, a business trip, a gap year, trekking, and so on, you can pass on your special wishes for peace and safekeeping with this unique bracelet.
Dimensions: This beautiful and eye-catching bracelet is made of dark, smokey-blue Sodalite gemstone crosses, plus white pearls and metal beads, with a small, sterling-silver St James cross charm. It is approx 7.5ins long suiting a wrist size of about 7ins.
Do you know someone who could do with a more calm and confident approach to life's current challenges? Give them your support with this beautiful sodalite and pearl St James cross bracelet - a unique piece of meaningful jewelry and a wonderful gift for life's Camino. Comes gift-wrapped, like all our presents - and we can print a personal message on your behalf.
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More information about the symbols of Spain's Camino de Santiago - The Way of St James .
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SODALITE : This so-called “Peace gemstone" is said to be the peace and negotiation gemstone - and a gem for endurance. Sodalite jewellery is characterised by its dark, intense blue colour - sometimes with white or yellow streaks. Some say the gemstone can help change the way you feel about yourself and it is believed to have subtle, soothing energies and help people see the wisdom of adopting a simpler, calmer and less hectic lifestyle. Find out more about Sodalite and how this jewellery might help with anxiety . .
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