Coral Heart Necklace

The red coral Corallium rubrum is a strong symbol of Corsican culture. In mythology, it is considered to represent the blood of the Medusa beheaded by Perseus. To protect themselves from Perseus' bad fate, Corsican families have the custom of offering a branch of coral to the newborn at each birth. Used for millennia as an amulet to protect against bad luck, it has become an emblem of protection for all the inhabitants of the island. In the continuity of this tradition, Maria creates pendants, necklaces and rings from Bonifacio coral, the red gold of the Mediterranean. The coral used comes from a regulated fishery that respects limited quotas. The few island coralers still active are the guardians of this very demanding regulation. It is within this strict framework that we buy a few samples in order to be able to meet our production needs.

Total weight of the jewel: 1.05 grams.

Our Gold: Recycled 18k yellow gold