How to buy jewels of red coral on Sardinia

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In Alghero, Coral Riviera of the island, you can buy a beautiful jewel of real red coral, that is appreciated worldwide.

How to buy jewels of red coral on Sardinia

The town of Alghero some people called "Coral Riviera", it is here extended mining of corals and their price is very high. Corals do not lose in the price and their cost is growing every year, so it's not only beautiful decoration but also a profitable investment.

Across the city are hundreds of shops where you can buy these corals at a bargain price. Most often it is a cheap knockoff, they can even dye the skin in the heat. So do not be stingy and buy a more expensive corals.

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Alghero town

The medieval town with many towers and forts, magnificent caves with underground lakes and pristine beaches.

Location: Province of Sassari

How much?

3-4 grams cost about €5. Beads 25 cm cost about €5,000.

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