Gold and coral pendant “Coralie”

Description

Sublime pendant from the early twentieth century in 18-carat yellow gold set with an oval-cut coral cabochon in a vibrant orange shade in bezel setting. Minimalist and colorful, this small pendant can adorn a chain around the neck as well as a bracelet, like a charm.
Length: 1.4cm with bail, 1.1cm without.
Width: 0.6cm
Weight: 0.65g
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Both mystical and magical, corals have been used from the Celts, who used them to set their helmets and swords, to the Chinese, who turned them into miniature talismans. A symbol of fertility in Europe, coral was considered by the Amerindians as a sacred stone capable of protecting against the evil eye. Whatever symbolism you remember, coral enchants as much by its fiery color as by its symbolic richness.