A single carved coral shell delicately drops in these gorgeous Victorian earrings, perfectly demure for daytime wear. However, these earrings have different plans for the evening! A larger, second coral shell may be added as an alluring dangle, elegantly elevating the earrings for nightime festivities! In the Victorian era, the shell motif symbolized love and femininity through their association with the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite and her Roman counterpart, Venus. Carved in fine Mediterranean coral, their romance is undeniable: their hue not unlike freshly kissed lips! Set in rich, 18k yellow gold, these rare Victorian beauties are easy to transition from day to night with a simple hook at their back that allows the coral dangle to slip on and off as it hangs from a delicate split chain and single ring.

• Made in the 19th century, Victorian era
• Rare
• Mediterranean coral 
• 18k yellow gold
• Removable dangle
• Each earring measures 1 1/2 inches long with drop (1/2 inch long without) and about 1/2 inch wide

Inventory # P18555