Antique 10K & Coral Ring ring In researching this piece

In researching this piece

the dual masks represent the Greek Muses Thalia

Set in silver and washed in sleek cobalt blue enamel

gazing at the fiery sunset over the garden

It was Shakespeare who gave black opals their moniker

Antique 10K & Coral Ring ring In researching this pieceAncient 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