Antique Salmon Coral Beaded Necklace, 12k White Gold Clasp, 31.5"

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This piece appears to have stepped right out of a portrait from the Rococo or Romantic era. Its most striking … Read more This piece appears to have stepped right out of a portrait from the Rococo or Romantic era. Its most striking feature is the incredible, painstaking workmanship. The composition features delicate 10-mm beads, each meticulously hand-woven from tiny coral beads (1.5-2 mm). These elegant spheres are separated by miniature 2-mm beads and strung on a durable silk thread.
The necklace is fastened with an exquisite antique 12-karat white gold clasp, adorned with a tiny diamond. The clasp is very miniature but is in full working condition.

Specifications:
Material: Natural salmon-colored coral.
Length: 31.5 inches (80 cm).
Weight: 45 grams.
Condition: Excellent. All coral beads are intact, indicating careful storage—most likely in a jewelry box and worn infrequently for special occasions.

Era: Judging by the style of the clasp, the quality of the handmade weave, and the use of silk thread, the necklace could date from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

This is not just a piece of jewelry, but a true collector's find with a rich history. See less