red coral and garnet pendant (Ref DSC_3468)

This pendant has beautiful ornate silver work, the red coral has been shaped and polished with the addition of three garnets.
Coral was long thought to be a powerful talisman that could stop bleeding and protection from evil spirits. The ancient believed in the protective and invigorating powers of coral, in many countries this tradition lives on, red coral necklaces are given to small children. Coral is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures and Tibetan Lamas use coral rosaries.
Fragile Coral trees were once brought to the surface by means of drag nets. But today, the harvesters use more environmentally sound methods: deep-sea divers collect the branches by hand, there by not damaging the source, and enabling the coral to re-grow.
Approx size: 46mm by 24mm
Approx weight: 10g

Price includes 18 inch silver curb chain and quality gift box

Dimensions: W: 24 mm, H: 46 mm.

Weight: 10 gms.

Price: £31.95