Do you need a gemstone to go with your tie-dyed shirts and dresses? Well, fossil coral could be what you’re looking for. Fossil coral looks like little tie-dyed “flowers” of white on a brown, gray, black, yellow or red background. Over time the coral, that was encased in chalcedony, was replaced by agate giving the stone the appearance of little batiked gems. Jerry Garcia would have been proud.
Fossil coral has been worn for many centuries to ward off the "evil eye." If placed as an ornament in the home it is said to bring good luck. Historically sailors used coral as a talisman against bad weather.
Coral was thought to give its wearer wisdom and modesty, bravery and prudence and to promote a balanced and stable family life. The fossil coral is believed to be helpful in recalling past lives and to help you understand the influence past lives has on the present. (I believe we’re talking about Karma here.)
A fossil coral bead added to my necklace can reduce stress and fear and combat foolishness, nervousness, depression, panic and nightmares. It can act as a remedy for intestinal spasms, bladder issues, poisoning and sleeplessness. If dissolved in wine, it can be used as an effective pain-killer. (In large does, what can’t?)
Although not technically a gemstone, Fossil Coral became West Virginia’s State Gem on March 10, 1990.
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