Turquoise Coral Linear Earrings

Beautiful, large faceted Sleeping Beauty Turquoise rondels (8mm) are paired with Red dyed coral disks (10mm avg), and gorgeous handmade vermeil beads and bead caps. Whimsical, colorful earrings that are sure to get noticed.

These earrings measure 3 1/4 inches long from the bottom of the gold-filled french wire earrings.

Gemstones:

Coral has been used to ward off evil spirits, soothe fears and tension. Helps aid difficulties of the lungs and digestion tract. Coral has been used as jewelry since prehistoric times. It has been found in Celtic tombs, and was a symbol of wealth in China during the Qing dynasty. Tibetan lamas still use coral rosaries, as coral is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures.

Turquoise has been mined since the ancient days in Egypt. The Aztecs used it to decorate ceremonial masks, and in ancient Arabic countries. It was used to ward off the “evil eye.” It is a stone of wholeness, and can make one feel at home with both the physical and spiritual worlds. Turquoise can also help the immune system and is the recommended stone for detoxification.