Coral cross pendant
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Coral cross pendant in 18 karat yellow gold (750 thousandths). The cross is composed of two branches of orange coral assembled on a stem. It has "flaming" growth lines clearly visible to the naked eye and typical of this gem. The center of the cross is decorated with a twisted gold wire arranged in a cross. The bail is made of gold. Religious pendant, probably from the South of France, Mediterranean basin, late 19th century.
Pendant tested with 18 karat gold.
Dimensions: 3 cm (including bail) x 1.5 cm
Note: slight asymmetry
Weight: 0.93 gr
Did you know? Coral was given to children at birth throughout the Mediterranean basin because it was considered to protect against disease.
Conservation: coral must avoid any contact with products other than natural such as perfume, shampoo, shower gel, deodorant. It is also necessary to avoid areas that are too dry (long exposure to the sun, radiator)
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