Sterling Silver Coral My Heart Belongs to You Pendant.

This pendant is a gorgeous work of art. It holds a hand cut cabochon of block coral accenting a lost wax image of a traditional heart of Sterling Silver. The heart is made up of the words: "My Heart Belongs To You". A charming expression of love and appreciation. Perfect for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or a gift for the holidays. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this pendant is 1" long. Stamped Sterling.

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.