Apple Coral Sterling Silver French Hook Earrings.

These earrings are breathtaking and gorgeous. This pair was beautifully hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. Stones of genuine Apple Coral have been masterfully hand cut into attractive designs that have been set against the brilliance of Sterling Silver. Non Indian made. These sensational French Hook Earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling. The Matrix of the Apple Coral may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made pair of earrings you'll receive.

There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare due to large efforts to protect the worlds Coral Reefs. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.