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Find Out MoreA beautiful example of a carved coralAn organic gem, calcium carbonate with a trace of carotene, deposited by tiny sea creatures living in the depths of warm seas in huge colonies. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral is believed to be one of the oldest forms of gemstone jewellery, with some pieces dating back as far as 23,000 BC. brooch. It was made in Naples from Neapolitan coral, circa 1830, and would have been originally sold to a tourist on the Grand Tour.
The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men of means. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transit in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary. It served as an educational rite of passage. For gentlemen, some works of art were essential to demonstrate the breadth and polish they had received from their tour, which meant that they purchased portable souvenirs such as this coral brooch.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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