9k Rare White Coral Victorian Geometric Pendant Sterling silver antique piece this technique marked the first

this technique marked the first appearance of the metal in jewelry

They were carved into the tops of amethysts and carbuncles

as they could be around the neck

while garnet is an ancient symbol of friendship

9k Rare White Coral Victorian Geometric Pendant Sterling silver antique piece this technique marked the firstA pendant of ever elusive white coral circa 1870! A special bit of archaeological revival history, it is rumored that white coral jewels such as this were meant to echo they style of byzantine jewelry from the 8th 11th century, or even the shape of Germanic Jewish wedding rings of the 14th century. I was extraordinarily excited to find this peculiar turquoise and coral stick pin, decorated with flowers and subtle etching. Now converted to a pendant