Georgian Carved Coral Drop Earrings With 15ct Gold Snake Wires

A wonderful 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. drop earrings that were made circa 1820. The tops have snakes coiled around the coral then the wires also have snakes. The snakes are symbols of eternal love and the coral is a stone of passion and attracts love and prosperity. Amazing earrings to give to someone that you adore!