This early 19th century button from the Southwestern Netherlands is the center of traditional Dutch coral and filigree jewelry The filigree techniques speak to the collision of cultures that was Holland, reaching back centuries before arriving in the Netherlands with Sephardic escapees from religious oppression in Portugal and Spain. In a world before easy travel and railroads, each region developed its own style and regional dress. Living in a country surrounded by the sea, which can be unforgi

This natural red coral pendant was made in our shop years ago and our client dropped it recently, breaking the coral. But we were able to take the pieces and put them back together with gold attachments and even a few extra “branches”, all in 14 karat yellow gold! We are so glad she is going to be able to wear this awesome piece again! #coral #goldpendant #goldsmith #jewelrytok #fyp