Victorian era 18K gold enamel flower coral necklace

Since the Victorian era, coral jewelry has never lost its popularity: coral was particularly in favour and worn in all possible forms.

For sale a beautiful one single strand necklace containing 72 coral beads measuring on average 5mm in diameter. They all have a faceted polishing finish and they convey the most desirable strongly saturated orange red color, typical to the coral from the Mediterranean Sea.

The necklace measures 14.6 inches/ 37cm in length, excluding the clasp. Particular exquisite decorative part of this necklace is its clasp in 18K yellow gold: the antique clasp has lovely flowers enameled in blue, green and black colors. It is stamped with the French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K yellow gold. The necklace drops beautifully on your chest and it complements easily any outfits and occasions.

The pollution has limited the modern supplies of coral jewelry, while the availability of high-quality older pieces guarantees it a permanent place in the antique market. Classified as protect species today, purchasing antique coral jewelry is also a gesture to help protecting our mother nature from being over explored.

Measurements and Condition

In overall good condition. There are natural pits and growing marks on several beads.

Traces of use/oxidation on the gold.

French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K gold on the hoop of the box clasp.

Length excluding the clasp: 14.6 inches / 37cm

Weight: 14.8g