9k Rare White Coral Victorian Geometric Pendant Sterling silver antique piece The crescent moon motif became

The crescent moon motif became most popular in jewelry in Georgian through Victorian times in brooches and then morphed into other styles such as pendants

as they could be around the neck

and the shape of leaves and stems as they curve and grow have been captured and transformed into precious metals

this technique marked the first appearance of the metal in jewelry

Measurements: 4mm links

9k Rare White Coral Victorian Geometric Pendant Sterling silver antique piece The crescent moon motif becameA pendant of ever elusive white coral circa 1870! A special bit of archaeological revival history, it is rumored that white coral jewels such as this were meant to echo they style of byzantine jewelry from the 8th 11th century, or even the shape of Germanic Jewish wedding rings of the 14th century. I was extraordinarily excited to find this peculiar turquoise and coral stick pin, decorated with flowers and subtle etching. Now converted to a pendant