Statement MOP Coral & Howlite Necklace & Earring Set Sterling Wedding

Description

This is a sterling silver mother of pearl and howlite necklace with a mother of pearl and coral pendant . The necklace is about 19 3/4"" long. The necklace has a lobster claw closure. The pendant is about from the top of the bale 2 5/16" x 3/4". The earrings are for pierced ears are about from the top of the hooks 2" x 9/16".
Coral is a polyp that live on the exoskeletons of their ancestors and form reefs. There are many different species of coral and they range in color from white, orange, pink, blue, red and black. Sometimes coral is dyed. There are soft and stony corals. Soft corals don't build reefs and are plant like. Stony coral has an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. and build reefs. Coral reefs are found in the oceans around the world. The largest reef being the Great Barrier Reef.
CARE OF CORAL
Coral is soft and it has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohr Scale.
Clean with a soft clean cloth and rinse in warm soapy water. The soap must not contain chemicals. Never soak coral. Never clean with chemicals, jewelry cleaner or a ultrasonic cleaner. Never swim or shower with coral jewelry. Remove jewelry before doing household chores, and put on jewelry after applying make-up, perfume and hairspray. Store separately in fabric pouch or wrap in tissue paper to prevent scratching.
MOTHER OF PEARL
Mother of pearl is produced by molluscs, mussels, oysters and abalone by producing a secretion called nacre which lines its inner shell. It is iridescent and strong. It is used in ornaments and jewelry.
CARE
Avoid harsh chemicals , perfumes and certain soaps which can damage the mother of pearl. Remove when doing housework and cooking. Clean with a soft or jewelry cloth. Store separately from other jewelry in a soft cotton bag out of direct sunlight.
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