These estate coral earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold, weigh 11.4g and measure 22mm long, 11.5mm wide and 9mm deep. Designed as enchanting ear clips, these estate coral earrings incorporate duos of vertically aligned coral 'buttons', measuring 10mm in diameter and graded a highly desired 'salmon' color. These alluring organic gems of eye-pleasing pastel color are mounted within quatrefoil prong-settings atop a delicately designed openwork gallery. Outfitted with meticulously hinged folding clips, these estate coral earrings of timeless elegance are designed for pierced and non-pierced ears.

Coral is an organic gem whose name has for long been a subject of controversy amongst linguists. Whereas some consider the Greek word 'koraillon' as the origin, meaning the calcareous skeleton of the coral animal, others advocate the theory that the name originates from the Hebrew word 'goral’, the word for the stones used to cast an oracle. In fact, coral stems and branches resembling human shapes were often used in ancient times for casting oracles in Palestine and around the Mediterranean. Coral can be found in depths of up to three thousand meters in the seas around Japan, Taiwan, and the Malayan Archipelago, in the Red Sea, the Biscayne Gulf and around the Canary Islands. Like pearls, coral is an organic raw material, both being products of the element water, chemically related as they both consist of over 90% carbonic lime. It is an interesting phenomenon that nature uses the same dull material to create fiery red coral and to grow beautiful pearls! For centuries, coral has been used not only to produce ornamental objects but also cherished as a protective charm. It continues to be used in many cultures around the world to protect against evil spirits, and the modern teachings of healing with gemstones recognize coral for its positive effect on soothing tensions and fears. The ancient belief in the protective power of coral lives on in the traditional pink coral necklace gifts given to young girls as their very first item of jewelry.

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