A stunning matching set designed and hand strung by Navajo, Esther Bahe. The short branch Italian coral is natural and undyed. The necklace is 20" long with the matching dangle earrings on Sterling Silver French Ear Wires are 2" long. This is a set that will get much admiration and bring much pleasure to the owner.

CORAL

Coral is one of the very few natural materials that is red/orange in color. It offers the warmth and zest of an Italian summer day at the shore.

Coral is one of the few gemstones of organic origin. It is the skeletal remains of marine animals called coral polyps. Colonies of these tiny creatures build branching structures as they grow, gradually forming atolls and reefs. Most precious coral is found in warm waters—like the Mediterranean Sea. The oldest known findings of coral date from the Mesopotamian civilization from about 3000 BC.

Mohs Hardness Scale: 3-4

The ancient faith in the protective and invigorating force of coral is perpetuated in the custom of putting a necklace of red coral around the neck of a small child. Young girls too are often given a fine coral necklace as their first piece of jewelry. Yet coral is more than that, in some wonderful way, coral reflects the complexion of its wearer, developing a positively irresistible effect on her bare skin. Coral is one of the most attractive decorative materials imaginable. Again and again, it inspires designers to fantastic creations.

Retail Cost is $130.00.

Item # S-21