Coral cameo half-set

Half-set of coral cameos, in their original case, the set in 18-karat yellow gold (750 thousandths), including a brooch and a pair of sleepers. Napoleon III set, second half of the 19th century, the case is sold with the jewelry.

The brooch (metal pin) is centered with a coral cameo with the profile of a young girl in a surround of an openwork gold garland and chiseled friezes.

Illegible goldsmith's mark, eagle's head mark.

Height: 35 mm
Width: 26 mm

Condition: A re-soldering at the pin hinge.

Weight: 5.30 gr

The sleepers are decorated, each with a coral cameo representing a young woman with her head turned either to the right or to the left. The earrings are surrounded by an openwork gold corolla.

Eagle head hallmark on each element.

Height: 21 mm
Width: 14 mm

Note: Back closure, for pierced ears. The system works.

Weight: 2.38 gr

**The box is sold with the jewelry.**

Gemology point: coral is a gem of organic origin. Only the branched calcareous trunks of certain corals are used in jewelry. Its color is due to organic pigments close to carotene: varying from blood red to white, including "angel skin" pink. Currently, most coral species are protected by the CITES convention, the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Conservation: coral must avoid any contact with products other than natural ones such as perfume, shampoo, shower gel, deodorant. It is also necessary to avoid areas that are too dry (long exposure to the sun, radiator, etc.).