red coral and silver pendant FREE silver chain (Ref eg_0012)

This circular polished red coral has beautiful ornate silver work, finished with a silver bale, giving you a perfect gift.
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 dragnets. 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: 35mm dia (excluding bale)
Approx weight:

Price includes 18 inch silver curb chain and quality gift box

Width: 35 mm.

Weight: 0 gms.

Price: £37.95