Coral is one of the most curious and fascinating objects in the world! To begin with, red coral has been prized for jewelry since ancient times. But even more interesting is the amount of superstition that has existed concerning coral.

Romans hung pieces of it around their children’s necks to save them from danger. They believed it could prevent or cure diseases. In some parts of Italy, it is still worn to ward off “the evil eye.” And most fascinating of all—coral has actually changed the geography of the world!