Victorian 15ct Gold & Coral Drop Earrings

A good looking pair of 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 1860-1880.  The pear shaped drops are really well matched and the colour match is perfect throughout.