Product Name : Description	Price
	Apple Coral Choker This red-orange choker is made of apple or sponge coral beads of varying and alternating shapes. This necklace is perfect for either a collector of Native American jewelry, or a fan of contemporary jewelry. The delicate design, 16 inch length and small beads make this wearable for women of all ages.	$120.00
	Large Sponge Coral Earrings with Post These large sponge coral ovals on a post have a classic, elegant look that can be worn well with jeans, a suit or a little black dress. Measuring approximately 7/8 inches from top to bottom, these earrings make a large impression while still being understated.	$150.00
	Multi-stone Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Sponge Coral, Lapis and Bamboo Coral Pendant on 16 inch Silver Chain This striking necklace combines some of the most colorful stones used in Native American jewelry with a contemporary design on a sleek silver snake chain. With its use of gaspeite, turquoise, sponge coral, bamboo coral, lapis and denim lapis, this pendant can be worn with a wide variety of clothing and jewelry styles.	$158.00
	Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Gaspeite, Bamboo Coral and Denim Lapis Set This beautiful set includes 1 1/2 inch drop earrings and a pendant on a 16 inch silver chain. The bright, subtle colors of the gaspeite, Sleeping Beauty turquoise, bamboo coral and denim lapis are a perfect combination in an elegant, contemporary design. This set is ideal as a gift for somebody with a classy and creative style. Stones vary in size, shape and color.	$216.00
	Small Multi-Stone Turquoise, Lapis, Gaspeite, Spiny Oyster, Bamboo and Coral Silver Cuff Bracelet This eye-catching, multi-stone bracelet shows off a complete collection of typical southwestern gem stones, including turquoise, gaspeite, lapis, bamboo coral, sponge coral, and spiny oyster. With the fabulous combination of colors and shapes, this signature piece pairs well with almost any jewelry. Cuff can be adjusted to fit most sizes.	$250.00
	Turquoise Charm Bracelet with Bamboo Coral, Carnelian and Spiny Oyster This delicate and special charm bracelet has nine distinct turquoise, coral, carnelian and spiny oyster charms on it, varying in color, size and shape. The bracelet is whimsical combination of traditionally Native American materials in a contemporary design.	$225.00
	Turquoise Spiny Oyster Bamboo and Lapis Silver Dangle Earrings The creative design and variety of colored stones in these multi-stone dangle earrings makes them a versatile and stylish addition to a jewelry collection. Stones include bamboo coral, spiny oyster, gaspeite and turquoise. Earrings hang approximately 1 1/2 inches from wire.	$141.00
	Turquoise, Lapis, Bamboo Coral, and Spiny Oyster Charm Earrings These whimsical charm earrings showcase a variety of precious stones in beautiful colors. The pink spiny oyster, light orange bamboo coral, bright blue turquoise and deep blue lapis come together nicely to make these earrings versatile and unique. Stones measure from 1/4 inch to 3/8 inches across. Stones vary in size, shape and color.	$160.00

Coral Jewelry

Coral jewelry is widely considered to a staple item in contemporary Native American jewelry collections. Although Native Americans incorporated the red rock, agillite, into prehistoric jewelry, the most famous red gemstone in Native American jewelry did not arrive into the Southwest until the Spanish introduced coral beads through trade. Already experienced lapidaries, the Zuni, Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo tribes naturally adopted the beautiful variants of red coral into their jewelry. While coral comes in a multiplicity of colors including black, white, pale pink, pale rose, blue, and assorted reds, the beautiful orange-red color dominates coral jewelry. The combination of blue hued turquoise with the favored orange-red coral provides a contrast of color that is indicative of Southwestern Native American jewelry.

Coral jewelry comes in numerous forms, including necklaces, earrings, pendants, fetishes, rings, and bracelets, as well as serving as ornaments on Concho belts and belt buckles. Different tribes of the Southwest are recognized for different uses of coral. For example, the Santo Domingo Pueblo Indians, renowned for their beadwork, meticulously fashion coral into miniscule-shaped and drilled beads of heishi. Once completed, the beads are positioned on strings to form a beautiful necklace. The Zuni utilize coral in mosaic and channel inlay techniques, turning a silver bracelet or pendant into a piece of art. Similar to turquoise, the Navajo use coral as the centerpiece of their silver jewelry, working from the inside out. Like their southwestern counterparts, the Navajo use coral in combination with turquoise in rings, bracelets and a plethora of other forms of jewelry.

Historically the majority of coral that was imported into the Southwest during the eighteenth through early twentieth centuries originated off the coast of Italy. Today, because of depletion and high demand, the bulk of coral used in Native American coral jewelry originates in the South Pacific and the Sea of Japan. Because of easier accessibility and overfishing, salt-water coral tends to be exhausted at shallow depths, while the finer and more valued coral grows at a deeper depth. Substitute coral, such as bamboo and sponge, is often valued for its cheaper price, but, because of porosity, tends to show brown patches, swirls and black spots. Nevertheless, coral jewelry, in all its forms, is valued throughout the world for both its beauty and simplicity.