Coral: According to Plato, children who wear coral about the neck will be protected from disease. This interesting custom persisted throughout the Middle Ages. Coral is really the skeleton of a marine animal and as such, it carries with it the special creative vibrations of the sea. Just as the ocean is the life's blood of the land, so too, Coral is said to aid in the circulation of the body and to enrich the blood. Unlike red and angelskin Coral, black Coral is said to hold in negativity and the limitations that are present in the mind of the wearer. In the past, it was associated with sorcery and was kept in the Shamans' bag. In Tibet, India and other middle eastern countries, black Coral is still considered a sign of bad luck. ~***~ (The above is from "Ancient Legends of Gems and Jewels", created by Alda Marian Jangl and James Francis Jangl, Prisma Press Publications - © A&J Jangl, 1985 - available for only $3.95 at amazon.com with limited availability.) The above is for entertainment purposes only! We at Arizona Indian Jewelry do not make any such claims to the above statements. Thank You ! ~***~ We have a large selection of merchandise on sale, use the coupon feb30 and Save an Additional 30% OFF orders over $60. The coupon box is located on the check-out page. FREE SHIPPING on orders Over $100 (after any discounts/coupons) applies to US orders only, see shipping for more details! Welcome | About Us | Free Shipping* | Contact Us | The Artisans | Customer Comments | Gemstone Info | Return Policy | Index | Telephone Orders | International Orders | Checks/Money Orders Our Thanks to ABC World News for listing our affiliate store on the "Made In America" map. For an additional selection of jewelry and gifts made in America, Visit our affiliate store: Bearlanders Trading Co < click here. Click Here to E-Mail Us: ArizonaIndianJewelry@cox.net National Museum of the American Indian Images do not represent the actual size of Jewelry Items © 2000-2012 Arizona Indian Jewelry - All rights reserved