Indonesian “Prehistoric” Fossil Coral Heart Shaped Earrings

Brand New Genuine Fossil Coral Gemstone (mined in Indonesia) Earrings in Heart Shaped Solid 925 Sterling Silver -marked Total Length: 1 5/8” The take on almost a grayish blue color in natural light but then look kind of beige or taupe like when in direct sunlight! They are really quite beautiful! Fossil coral is a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. Corals are marine animals and it is their skeletons that are fossilized and preserved. The fossil coral forms through hardened deposits left by silica-rich waters. The entire process can take over 20 million years. The proper name for fossil coral is "agatized coral.” Agate, is a variety of naturally occurring chalcedony--or microcrystalline quartz--rather than a type of coral. For this reason, fossil coral should not be mistaken for endangered or protected reef coral or precious coral. Most agatized fossil coral exhibits a dull to waxy luster and interesting skeletal-like ancient coral patterns, most often appearing in flower shapes. Please see pictures for additional details AND ………Check out my closet to see more beautiful, genuine & unique jewelry and save with a bundle! (always open to offers) Thank you for looking 💖 Disclaimer: Color may vary slightly due to viewing device, monitor settings and/or lighting conditions at time of photographs.