Coral jewelry is becoming increasingly popular among all age groups. Coral has always held a prominent place in ancient history because of the magical powers the gem possesses. Coral is believed to prevent sterility and is considered one of the most powerful gems. You can purchase affordable or very expensive coral jewelry. The price of the jewelry will depend largely on the quality, origin and the rarity of the gem.

Coral is a semi translucent to opaque material consisting chiefly of calcium carbonate produced by marine invertebrates. Coral occurs in a variety of natural colors, including pink, white, orange, red and black. One of the most expensive varieties of coral is angel-skin coral. Angel-skin coral is a whitish variety highlighted with a faint blush of pink or peach. The finest varieties of white coral come from the Japanese waters. This variety is used extensively in fine coral jewelry.

The most expensive coral is blood coral. Blood coral is also known as noble or oxblood coral. This is a very deep red variety and should not be mistaken for the more common orange varieties. The finest quality of red coral comes from the seas around Italy. Thus, jewelry that contains high quality red coral gems is very expensive. Blood coral gems are highly sought by those who can afford them.

Red coral symbolizes devotion, attachment and protection against plague and pestilence. Red coral is unique because the stone loses its red color if someone very close to the wearer is about to die. For the stone to be effective in exercising it powers, it must not be altered by the human hand and should be worn in its natural state (uncut). This is the main reason that one sees the gem uncut in coral jewelry such as necklaces and pins.

Coral is usually cabochon cut, carved or found in jewelry in its natural state (uncut). If you cannot afford very expensive coral jewelry, you should purchase imitation or a lower quality of the jewelry. Some of the less expensive jewelry is beautiful and has tremendous allure. In some instances, it is difficult to distinguish some of the less expensive oxblood coral necklaces from the most expensive ones.

Many online jewelry boutiques feature coral jewelry in a variety of colors, styles and designs you can choose from. They offer beautiful coral necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Some of the boutiques feature affordable solid red coral necklaces. However, they may not be the ones that come from seas of Italy. Thus, you should not hesitate to browse some of the online jewelry boutiques to see what is available and at what prices.