Inlaid Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings.

Slender and elegant, these Inlaid Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings are sweet and pretty. A long band of hand cut Turquoise & Coral (block), genuine Mother of Pearl, Gold Lip, and Jet has been inlaid into shimmering Sterling Silver. This colorful band of gemstones and Sterling Silver dangles from a touching Silver and Turquoise teardrop. These vibrant earrings are 2" long. Stamped Sterling.

CORAL, produced by tiny marine animals, is usually obtained from the Mediterranean Sea. Coral is available in a variety of colors. Native Americans have prized this gem for over 4 centuries. Red coral, sometimes called "precious 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; the ancient Romans touted its curative powers.

When you say the word coral, most people think of the coral reefs in the South Pacific like the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. However, these coral reefs are formed by a different species than the coral traditionally used in jewelry. Coral is porous so it should not come into contact with chemicals. To clean it, wipe it gently with a moist soft cloth.

In Indian folklore it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.