RARE true vintage at least 40-45 years old if not more, the Precious coral, is the common name given to a genus of marine corals, Corallium. The distinguishing characteristic of precious corals is their durable and intensely colored pink-orange skeleton, which is used for making jewelry.

LOOK at the even colors put together in this 3- yes THREE STRANDS, it’s difficult too do?! FINE QUALITY and real pearls.

Ancient Romans believed it calmed the ocean waves, thyself like waters; while in the Victorian era, coral beads were worn to ward off evil spirits. 

Coral is one of the oldest materials used by humans to adorn their bodies, offering vibrant pops of color in jewels dating all the way back to antiquity.

These are from different ecosystem than reef-building coral.

3 strand and 2 earrings.