The coral is natural Bamboo Coral (dyed a deeper red) and is not under threat of extinction. The Sterling Silver (925/1000) spheres are sourced from the US, and the Fine Silver (999/1000) connectors and ear-wires are handcrafted on the premises.
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Earring styles go in and out of fashion depending in large part on whether current hairstyles cover or expose the ear. Earrings comprising gem and cut-out metal forms (opus interrasile) make their appearance in Rome, c. 2nd century BCE, and long dangling earrings became popular again in the Renaissance. Coral has been considered a protective 'stone' since earliest times - parents routinely attached a piece of Coral to their babies' clothing, or had them wear a coral necklace, in the hopes of improving their child's chances of survival. The coral is natural Bamboo Coral (dyed a deeper red) and is not under threat of extinction. The Sterling Silver (925/1000) spheres are sourced from the US, and the Fine Silver (999/1000) connectors and ear-wires are handcrafted on the premises. |