A coral necklace is an awesome piece of jewelry. The jewelry is eye catching and breath taking. Coral gems have always held a prominent place in ancient history because of the magical powers they possess. Coral is believed to prevent sterility and is considered one of the most powerful gems. You can purchase an affordable or a very expensive coral necklace. The price of the necklace will depend largely on the quality and the origin 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, a coral necklace that contains high quality red coral gems is very expensive. Blood coral gems are highly sought after by those who can afford them. Some fine necklaces can cost thousands of dollars. Only the rich and the famous and connoisseurs of fine coral gems can afford such jewelry.

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 the gem is often uncut in some 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 opt for lower quality gems. 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 more expensive ones without the expertise of a gemologist.

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