Carved Coral Flower Drop Earrings

A pretty pair of carved coralAn organic gem, calcium carbonate with a trace of carotene, deposited by tiny sea creatures living in the depths of warm seas in huge colonies. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral is believed to be one of the oldest forms of gemstone jewellery, with some pieces dating back as far as 23,000 BC. earrings which are composed of leaves and flowers supported on a gold frame. They were made circa 1820.