Classical Coral Portrait Pendant Earrings

A pair of 18ct gold and coral pendant earrings, each triangular…
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A pair of 18ct gold and coral pendant earrings, each triangular surmount set with coral carved to depict a female classical mask supporting an elongated pendant depicting the portrait of a maiden in classical dress, to a surround highlighted with gold foliate scrolls, shepherd's hook fittings, length approximately 92 mm.

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  • Coral - Coral used in jewellery. Coral is a material that is commonly used in jewellery making. It is made up of the skeletons of tiny marine animals called coral polyps. There are many species of coral, but only one group, Corallium, is suitable for carving, and thus can be used in jewellery manufacture. These have a deep red or pink orange skeleton and are known as "noble coral" or "precious coral".
  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.

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