This antique jewelry item is a Victorian coral brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold, weighs 8.8g and measures 5cm long, 4.1mm wide and 10mm deep. In alluring. simple and abstract design, this authentic Victorian coral brooch exposes the natural beauty and the eye-pleasing color of the organic gem which has been used for ornamental and amuletic purposes since ancient times. This brooch exposes coral in variously crafted shapes including cabochons, scrolls, pears and buttons, with a total number of 9, all graded a delightful 'rusted-creamy-orange'. The finials of the brooch are embellished with a pair of button-shaped corals, flanked by dainty beads and the temptingly sweet pear-shaped coral suspends 'en tremblant' by means of a yellow gold ringlet, creating a free-moving drop. The undercarriage features curvaceous yellow gold components while this antique Victorian coral brooch is secured with the original pin and C-hook.

The term coral remains the subject of controversy amongst linguists. Some consider the Greek word 'koraillon' as the origin, meaning the calcareous skeleton of the coral animal while others advocate the theory that the name originates from the Hebrew word 'goral’, the word for the stones used to cast an oracle. As a matter of 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 it is 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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