Window shopping for coral in Sardinia

August 23, 2008 by  

When on holiday I spend idle hours window shopping which I could never afford at home. I admire the handicrafts in shops designed to tempt the relaxed holiday-maker into parting with their money. Here on the coast of Sardinia there are many jewellery shops filled with coral jewellery, harvested from the seas around Alghero.

Coral Jewellery at Cala Gonone

Coral Jewellery at Cala Gonone

Although it’s attractive, I always thought that it was better to enjoy the beauties of the sea by diving or snorkling, rather than removing shells or coral and destroying the natural environment. Am I wrong? It’s obviously not such a concern here in Sardinia. But if I’m tempted I think I’d rather splash out on the intricate gold or silver filigree jewellery which is also a traditional craft here in Sardinia.

Coral Jewellery at Cala Gonone

Coral Jewellery at Cala Gonone

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3 Comments on "Window shopping for coral in Sardinia"

  1. jaque on Thu, 8th Jul 2010 7:06 pm 

    love that accessories.. it’s elegant and fashionable.. me also loves window shopping.. it’s my way of checking the best item to buy with cheap or has reasonable price.

  2. Sindhu on Sun, 8th Jan 2012 1:37 am 

    Hi…Can you pls gve me address of shop of where we can buy coral strings in london….pls…

  3. Heather on Mon, 9th Jan 2012 8:35 am 

    @Sindhu So sorry I can’t advise you on that but I highly recommend Alghero in Sardinia for coral

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