Antique 14K, Coral & Pearl Cross Necklace ladybug Perhaps executed for the Fraternal

Perhaps executed for the Fraternal Order of Eagles

) and one has guilloche enameling with a pink rose

and its novelty appealed to the fashionable classes

or perhaps on a boat

with just as much appeal and sentiment today as when it was fashioned:

Antique 14K, Coral & Pearl Cross Necklace ladybug Perhaps executed for the FraternalIn Ancient times, coral was worn as protection against evils. It was frequently tied to babies' clothing as well as adults (to ward off the Evil Eye). The warm hue and smooth texture of carved coral became popular during the Victorian Era, and more extravagant pieces were made. Crosses have been worn as symbols of Christianity for thousands of years, and the nineteenth century saw a surge of popularity in this motif with the Church being held in