Antique Victorian Orange Branch Coral Necklace

Antique Victorian Orange Branch Coral NecklaceAntique Victorian necklace featuring smooth branch coral beads. The necklace is secured with a silver push barrel clasp. ERA Victorian, 1837 1901 HALLMARK Silver (clasp) HISTORY The history of coral jewellery in Europe dates at least to ancient Rome, where it was believed to protect children and ward against evil. Pliny the Elder is said to have recommended coral to protect against the allure of temptresses. Renaissance paintings of the Christ Child

Makers Mark 'EJC'

A summer piece with such vibrant colours

There is slight damage to one of the box decorations which appears to be pushed in

Green Agate

The necklaces hangs from a new 18" yellow gold chain

8" in height and 3

In the Victorian era Swans symbolised purity and grace

using materials which were non-precious and wearable

Antique Georgian gilt brooch featuring a glass window surrounded by a textured lattice frame

This contemporary ring would have been an engagement ring

This bracelet features 9 1/2 Deutsches Reich mark coins from 1905 joined together to form this unusual and unique bracelet

Three Standing Bears (watch & top ring)