SOLD Antique Edwardian 14K Coral & Enamel Ring italian one could offer a potential

one could offer a potential love interest a pansy to indicate that they were being admired and thought of

It was a form of jewelry that had its origins in practical use

Dimensions: 37mm x 27mm x 22mm

Materials: Gold filled metal

SOLD Antique Edwardian 14K Coral & Enamel Ring italian one could offer a potentialAncient Romans believed that wearing coral would protect children, and hung pieces of it around their necks. Women wore it as a charm against sterility. It was thought to quiet tempests and insure that the wearer would never be struck by lightening. The stone became very popular during the Victorian Era, where it was incorporated, usually by Italian jewelers, into all forms of decorative wear. The bright, warm hue and the lore of protection appealed