Red Coral Indian Jewelry

The coral polyp deposits calcium carbonate forming the skeleton that divers harvest for use in artwork.

Red coral indian jewelry. The color red is significant to many american indian people for many reasons including its connection to the ocean known as the earth s lifeblood in many american indian legends. 4 out of 5 stars 115 115 reviews 62 00. The color red symbolizes many concepts to the american indians. The coral polyp that produces blood coral the most valued of the corals used in jewelry and other pieces of art forms branched skeletons reminiscent of small red trees.

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Many native americans used red to color depictions of the thunderbird and lightning representing power and speed. It exhibits a range of warm reddish pink colors from pale pink to deep red. The word coral is also used to name such colors. Because blood coral pieces from the sea have a red hue the close connection to nature and mother earth is most evident in coral of this color.

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Bracelets rings earrings pendants navajo handmade sterling silver black coral red pink bamboo coral jewelry for sale at the best prices. Sale native american indian jewelry choice native earrings native bracelet native neckace turquoise jewelry sterling silver pin. Owing to its intense and permanent coloration and glossiness precious coral skeletons have been harvested since antiquity for decorative use.