Coral

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Coral

Coral refers to several species of marine coral including corrallium rubrum. Jewelry-grade coral is known for its bright red or pink skeletons that can be polished to a brilliant shine. The highest quality red coral comes from the Mediterranean Sea. Southwest Native American tribes first encountered this deep red Mediterranean Coral from contact with the Spanish in the 1600s. Coral quickly became a valuable trade item, and over time, the Puebloan tribes (particularly Zuni) and the Navajo (Diné) began featuring coral in their jewelry. Coral was seen as a symbol of wealth and status due to its rarity and high cost.

In recent years, Coral is increasingly protected, and much of the red coral used in Native American jewelry today derives from stockpiles of coral harvested years ago or repurposed from antique pieces. Other shades of coral from around the world are also featured in Southwest Native American jewelry, including pink ("Angel Coral"), orange, and black coral. The striking contrast of coral and turquoise is an iconic hallmark of American Indian jewelry. 

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Coral Heishi Necklace by Joe Jr. and Valerie Calabaza - Garland's
Coral Heishi Necklace by Joe Jr. and Valerie Calabaza - Garland's
Pink Coral Necklace by Marcella Teller - Garland's
Pink Coral Necklace by Marcella Teller - Garland's
Turquoise and Coral Heishi Necklace by Joe Jr. and Valerie Calabaza - Garland's
Turquoise and Coral Heishi Necklace by Joe Jr. and Valerie Calabaza - Garland's
Pink Coral Necklace by Vintage Collection - Garland's
Pink Coral Necklace by Vintage Collection - Garland's
Reversible Inlaid Tab Necklace by Charlene Reano - Garland's
Reversible Inlaid Tab Necklace by Charlene Reano - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Bruce Eckhardt - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Bruce Eckhardt - Garland's
Coral Bead Necklace by Don Lucas - Garland's
Coral Bead Necklace by Don Lucas - Garland's
Turquoise Jacla Necklace by Mary E. Coriz - Garland's
Turquoise Jacla Necklace by Mary E. Coriz - Garland's
Coral Necklace by Lester Abeyta - Garland's
Coral Necklace by Lester Abeyta - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Lester Abeyta - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Lester Abeyta - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Lester Abeyta - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Lester Abeyta - Garland's
Coral Squash Blossom Necklace by Benjamin Haley Sr. - Garland's
Coral Squash Blossom Necklace by Benjamin Haley Sr. - Garland's
Coral Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
Coral Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
Coral and Turquoise Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
Turquoise and Coral Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
Turquoise and Coral Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
Turquoise and Coral Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
Turquoise and Coral Necklace by Melvin Masquat - Garland's
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