8.5mm Pacific Black Coral 14k Gold Twisted Bar Earrings

MATCHING BRACELET AND NECKLACES ALSO AVAILABLE. Why So Much Information? Because I Wanted to Know and I Would Have Asked These Questions, So I Did All the Research to Provide You with Full Disclosure and Details to Ensure Your Satisfaction. Brand New, Never Used Coral 14k Gold Post Earrings. 100%...

MATCHING BRACELET AND NECKLACES ALSO AVAILABLE. Why So Much Information? Because I Wanted to Know and I Would Have Asked These Questions, So I Did All the Research to Provide You with Full Disclosure and Details to Ensure Your Satisfaction. Brand New, Never Used Coral 14k Gold Post Earrings. 100% Genuine Natural Indo-Pacific, Round Black Coral (Untreated, Not Enhanced) With Solid 14k Yellow Gold Post Settings. Design: Twisted Vertical Bar With Black Coral Pearls; Round Ball Shape, 14k Yellow Gold Clutch and Post Settings; Twisted Bar Design, Natural High Polish Luster, Smooth Surface Polished Coral Finish; Measures: Overall Twisted Spiraling Bar Design is Approx. 1/8" Widest X Just Over 3/4" Long (Not Including Gemstone), Round Coral Pieces Are Approx. 8.3mm-8.7mm Round Each (Approx. Just Over 5/16" Round Each); Weight: Approx. 1.5 grams Total, Approx. 0.8 grams Coral (4.23 Carats Total), Approx. 0.7 grams 14k Gold. Features: These Beautiful Pair of Hand-Made 14k Yellow Gold Post Earrings Are Crafted With a High Polish Finish Background. The Design Features a Single, Twisted Vertical Bar. The Bar Dangles Below a 4mm Round 14k Yellow Gold Bead Attached to the Post Setting. The Bottom of Each Bar is Adorned With a Single, Round Black Coral Pearl. The Posts Are Centered Directly Behind the 4mm Round 14k Yellow Gold Bead. Origin: South Pacific Seas (Malay Archipelago); Shape: Visually Flawless, Symmetrically Round Shape; Grade: High Quality, Very Good; Color: Midnight Black; Luster: The Luster on These Round Coral Pearls Are Excellent With Exceptional Reflective Qualities; Blemishes: The Round Coral Pearls Are Virtually Surface Flawless and Perfectly Smooth With No Noted Surface Imperfections. Matching: The Round Coral Pearls Match Evenly in Color Distribution and Overall Appearance. About Coral: Coral is the skeletal remains of a marine animal, the polyp corallicum, and is mainly composed of calcium carbonate. Since Corals are calcified skeletons of sea creatures, they grow in formations resembling the branches of a tree. Located at depths between 10-1600 feet, coral can be found along the shores of Japan, Hawaii, Australia, the western Mediterranean, Philippines, Taiwan, Bay of Biscay, Canary Islands and Malaysian Archipelago. Most coral used for jewelry comes from the Mediterranean Sea or from the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, Japan and Taiwan. Like many other gemstones made from rock or organic material, coral comes in many beautiful colors including blue, red, yellow, black, white, gold, orange, and pink. Unlike other precious stones, coral has a smooth brilliant surface when sanded and polished to take on a smooth, shiny luster. White coral is the most plentiful color of coral. The most sought after and rare corals are red, black, pink (aka angel skin) and gold. With characteristics such as its intense and permanent coloration and glossiness, precious coral jewelry remains very popular. There are several types of Hawaiian precious coral black, pink, and gold. Hawaiian coral is considered one of the world’s finest and displaying more lustrous qualities than any other types of coral found in the world. Black Coral: In Hawaiian, black coral is called ‘ēkaha kū moana, which was proclaimed the official Hawaii State gemstone in 1987. It takes many years for coral to mature and be ready to harvest and turn into fine jewelry. Black coral is considered a very valuable coral and one of the highest grade today is found in the seas of Hawaii. Black coral when highly polished is dazzling and holds great reflective properties. Black Coral was the first of the precious corals to be found in Hawaiian waters, growing at depths of 250 to 350 feet. Black coral grows in all oceans, ranging from just below the tide line to depths of thousands of feet. Most of the 150 known species live in tropical waters below about 300 feet. The few that thrive in shallower water, 60 feet or less, usually grow in caves and under ledges where light is dim. Black corals thrive in such darkness because they don't have symbiotic plants in their tissues, like reef corals do. Another difference between these two coral types is that black coral does not form reefs or heads. A colony of black coral looks like a tree growing up from the ocean floor. The largest of such trees in Hawaii reach about 6 feet tall, averaging 2 inches of growth per year. The trunks and branches of black coral (and some pink and gold species) are as hard as ivory and pearl. Black coral is rare and, when polished, it shines with such luster you can almost see your own reflection in it. Black corals are particularly common in the Indo-Pacific region and the Caribbean, where coral reefs have been the major source. Waters off the Malay Archipelago offers abundant black coral for major exporting, but the Great Barrier Reef of eastern Australia is perhaps the best-known source. And, relatively large amounts are harvested off Hawaii, where black coral "appears to have first been found in 1958 off the island of Maui. Harvesting of Hawaiian precious coral is carefully controlled and monitored to ensure it remains a renewable resource. To ensure the future of black coral, divers strictly adhere to state regulations that prohibit the harvesting of immature colonies. Coral Care Tips: Corals are delicate gems and should be taken proper care of. To clean Coral jewelry, wipe it gently with a moist soft cloth, as Coral is much softer than other gem materials. Also, they should be stored carefully and separately from your other jewelry items to avoid scratches. Coral is also porous, similar to pearls, so care should be taken to see that coral jewelry does not come in contact with any chemicals. Because Coral is produced by a living organism it cannot be put into jewelry cleaning solutions. The best way to protect your coral jewelry is to rub mineral oil on about every 6 months to preserve their natural luster. Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner for coral jewelry. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine 14k Gold Coral Jewelry. Stamped 14k for Assurance Mark of Solid .585 Yellow Gold Purity. Made with "aloha".Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. 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The above picture is a crushed, 4mm Black Coral Bead to show its genuine, natural and untreated appearance. The outer smooth surface is high polished to a lustrous shine. Upon closer examination, luminescent sparkles and coral pours are visible within the bead. The white ring seen on the edges are camera flash reflections off the white paper background the bead is resting on.

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