A lovely pair of antique earrings (circa 1870) featuring natural coral beads and luminous pearls dangling from 10k gold chains with 12k gold ear wires. The warm coral adds a vibrant touch of color against the soft luster of the pearls, while the elongated drop design creates an elegant, graceful silhouette. The combination of coral, pearls, and gold is characteristic of antique jewelry’s appreciation for natural materials, with each element contributing its own distinctive color, texture, and organic beauty.
Each earring measures approximately 1.7 inches from the top of the ear wire to the bottom by 0.4 inches wide, with a combined weight of 5.14 grams. They remain in great antique condition.
Material identification has been confirmed through professional examination of the coral and pearls. Metal authenticity has been professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing, confirming solid 14K gold construction.
