18th Century Coral Torpedo Earrings bracelets carnelian agate

carnelian agate

one stone is chipped

The stag steals the sun between his antlers and each winter solstice the Hunter must chase down this mighty beast to bring back the light

in 'De Natura Rerum' (circa 99-55 BC)

and has clearly been in the ground for some time hence the strong dark greenish patina to the metal

18th Century Coral Torpedo Earrings bracelets carnelian agateCoral Day and Night torpedo earrings dating from the Georgian era, circa 1790. The coral drops are cut with briolette facets, and hang from high carat caps, beautifully worked with cross hatching and applied cannetille details. They can be detached from the tops, which each feature a single coral cabochon and fasten with French lever backs. The red coral is strongly saturated and was likely gathered of the coast of Naples where it was fashioned and