Pair of coral and seed pearl pendent earrings, 1920s

Each set with a button shaped coral supporting a pendant set with seed pearls, polished chalcedony and a drop shaped coral, screw back fittings, Swiss import assay marks.

Accompanied by a CISGEM report no 4978, stating that each earring contains coral. One earring fittings with Swiss import assay marks for 18 carat gold and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, the other with matching but much fainter marks. Coral deep orangey red, opaque, with typical light colour mottling and natural surface features visible under magnification. Onyx deep brown to black, seed pearls of white body colour with predominantly white overtones. Light scratches to surfaces consistent with age and wear. Each approximately 69mm in length overall.
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