Georgian 18ct Gold & Pineapple Cut Coral Brooch

A very finely made GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). lace pin. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and was made circa 1800-1820. The gold work is so intricate and surrounds a rectangular piece 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. in the pineapple style that was in vogue at the time.