Red Genuine Coral Sterling Silver Arrowhead Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set.

This jewelry set is gorgeous and fashionable. It features a pendant and a pair of earrings with a traditional arrowhead shape made from Sterling Silver and hand cut stones of genuine Coral. These Coral stones have been cut with perfect precision and set in a brick-pattern inlay design against the brilliance of Sterling Silver. The shine of the Sterling Silver combined with the natural beauty of the Coral makes for a very attractive jewelry set. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this pendant is 1-5/8" long. The sensational post earrings are 1" long. You will be receiving one item from the group pictured below.

There are four types of precious coral in Hawaii: black coral (Antipathidae), gold coral (Parazoanthidae), red or pink coral (Corallidae) and bamboo coral. Each of these has a different internal composition. Red and pink corals produce a calcite skeleton similar in hardness to ivory and pearls. Bamboo corals, on the other hand, produce a skeleton composed partially of calcite and partially of protein that is similar to the keratin in your fingernails. These alternating bands of material resemble a bamboo stalk; thus the corals' name. In Hawaii, black corals are found in 100-300 ft. of water, shallow enough to harvest using scuba equipment. Many harvesters, however, have died in pursuit of coral trees at the deep end of this range. Red, gold and bamboo coral are found between 1,000 and 1,500 ft; so harvesting is conducted with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or submarines.