Coral processing: the intrinsic beauty of the rings

Coral working is an ancient art that requires a lot of skill and attention to detail. It’s is a fragile material, which requires extreme delicacy to preserve its natural beauty.
Coral processing begins with the choice of the raw material. The coral is selected based on its shape, color and quality. The most valuable are the red and pink ones, which are used to create high-end jewelry.
After selection, the coral is cut and shaped. This step requires a lot of experience and precision. Most craftsmen use special machines to cut and shape the coral into different shapes. Once shaped, the coral is sanded down to make it smooth and even. This process requires a lot of patience and skill, as coral is fragile and can break or crack easily.
After being smoothed, the coral processing requires polishing to make it shiny and reflective. For the most important and largest pieces, we proceed with a polishing of a single piece at a time, done by hand using soft brushes. This procedure guarantees an impeccable result.
Another method, longer but still effective, is that of the tumbler where the smallest and most delicate pieces are usually polished.
The end result is a bright and lustrous coral, ready to be used in creating one of a kind jewellery.

Coral jewels, a centuries-old love story

Coral processing requires, as mentioned, a lot of attention to detail and a lot of experience. Goldsmiths who use this material are often considered master craftsmen because they are able, with a work entirely done by hand, to create jewels of great beauty and value.
Coral is often used in jewelry because it is believed to have healing and protective properties. In some cultures, coral is considered a good luck charm and is worn as an amulet to protect the wearer from disease and bad luck. It is very often combined with other materials to create unique jewels with a great visual impact, particularly in rings.
For example, among the most requested and elegant combinations there are:

• red coral combined with gold and diamonds to create a particularly luxurious effect.
• pink coral to tie with silver, perhaps combining it with a pearl to create a jewel with a more delicate style.
• the coral in branches associated with semi-precious stones of great chromatic contrast such as black agate, malachite, apatite, amazonite, amethyst or kyanite.

In conclusion, coral jewelery making is an ancient art that requires great skill and attention to detail.

A real mastery of craftsmanship in the working of coral

Coral rings can take on many different shapes and designs, depending on the jeweler’s inspiration and the customer’s preferences. One type of coral processing is engraved coral. In this case, the coral is carved into various shapes, creating a very suggestive three-dimensional effect.
Another highly regarded and by far the most popular cut is the cabochon cut: In this case, the coral is cut into a rounded or oval shape and polished to create a smooth, reflective surface. The latter are often used to create vintage and romantic style rings. Other shapes are instead used to create more contemporary rings often linked to current fashions.
Coral, as well as for rings, is also used to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants.
In general, coral rings are highly regarded for their sophistication and unique style.
Coral is a very versatile material and can be used to create jewelery for any occasion, from casual to elegant. They are also very popular as gifts, as they are a symbol of good luck and protection.