Victorian era 18K gold floral coral necklace

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have prized coral as a gem and even credited this product of the sea with magical powers.

For sale a heartwarming, one single strand necklace containing 96 coral beads measuring on average 5mm in diameter. The natural coral beads are faceted to reflect to interact with light. They have a saturated and warm red color with a medium polish.

The necklace measures 18.9 inches/ 48cm in length, excluding the clasp. It has a beautiful antique French 18K gold box clasp, on which it is engraved with elegant floral motifs. It is stamped with the French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K yellow gold.

Look beautiful on a black dress or a white t-shirt, this beautiful necklace will be a wonderful gift to offer or to cherish.

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: 18.9 inches / 48cm

Weight: 22.5g