There is an understated elegance to a necklace built from small, precisely shaped beads — and this 20th century Mediterranean Red coral necklace achieves exactly that. The beads range from a slender 5 × 3.5 mm to a modest 6 × 5 mm, creating a strand of quiet, refined beauty that sits close to the neck with a delicate, ribbon-like quality. At 800 mm long and 41.8 grams, it has the length to layer or to wear as a long single strand, and the deep, saturated crimson of the Mediterranean Red colouration glows with a warmth that belies the small scale of each individual bead.
The 8 karat gold clasp adds a warm, precious note that elevates this piece above its modest proportions — a considered finish for a necklace that rewards close attention. In perfect condition with no chips or cracks, this is a rare 20th century piece that has lost none of its original refinement. Sourced from a European private collection and authenticated by our 3rd generation antique specialists at Kingdom of Antique Arts, Vienna.
A rare 20th century Mediterranean Red coral necklace with gold clasp — a collector's piece of exceptional beauty and historical significance.
Details
- Material: Natural Undyed Mediterranean Red Coral
- Clasp: Gold 8 Karat
- Bead Size: 5 × 3.5 mm to 6 × 5 mm
- Length: 800 mm
- Weight: 41.8 grams
- Condition: Excellent — No chips or cracks
- Era: 20th Century
- Type: Single-strand handcarved coral necklace
A genuine antique piece — one of a kind. Once sold, it is gone forever.
