April 16, 2024
ANTIQUE CARVED CORAL PIN-FRUIT FLOWERS BUDS AND LEAVES
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Gorgeous rich color marks this perfect pin. I cannot find any damage at all to the coral anyw and as you know, that is rare for these delicate pieces. The catch works perfectly, and the point is sharp and easily pierces even heavy cloth such as denim. The pin is a bit more than 2 inches in length, about an inch and a 1/4 from top to bottom. The single earring is about an inch and a half from the top of the bail. Photo makes the metal appear silver, but it tests as 9K gold. This lovely pin comes with an addition as well--a perfect but solitary earring. The earring could be turned into a small but lovely drop, or possibly matched if one were very lucky. In Old Jewelry , a great reference by the way, it states that coral was a huge favorite of the Victorians, "since Roman times, it was believed to possess the power to ward off evil and danger. Consequently it was a favorite christening present. A look at any family portrait of the period will show this popularity. Every baby and young child pictured will be wearing a coral necklace. It was not limited to the young. In 1845, the Prince of the Two Sicilies, gave his bride, the Duchess d' Aumale, a beautiful parure of coral jewelry. This started a fashion among women of all ages that continued to the late 1860's. Many Victorian brooches and earrings were made using the natural or branch
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