This is not simply a bead — it is a raw jewel waiting to be worn however its owner chooses. At 19.5 × 15.5 mm and 9.2 grams, this 19th century Mediterranean Red coral cameo bead is an extraordinary object: a single, handcarved piece of deep, saturated crimson coral of a scale and quality that is almost never encountered in the antique market. The Mediterranean Red colouration — that rich, velvety crimson with its particular inner warmth — glows with a depth that only genuine, undyed coral of this grade can produce.
Its versatility is part of its appeal: it can be set as a ring centrepiece, suspended as a pendant, or mounted as a brooch — a rare raw material for a bespoke commission, or a collection piece to be treasured exactly as it is. In perfect condition with no chips or cracks — exceptional for a 19th century piece of this size. Sourced from a European private collection and authenticated by our 3rd generation antique specialists at Kingdom of Antique Arts, Vienna.
A rare 19th century Mediterranean Red coral cameo bead — a museum-grade collection piece of exceptional rarity and historical significance.
Details
- Material: Natural Undyed Mediterranean Red Coral
- Size: 19.5 × 15.5 mm
- Weight: 9.2 grams
- Condition: Excellent — No chips or cracks
- Era: 19th Century
- Type: Handcarved coral cameo bead — can be used as ring, pendant, or brooch
A genuine antique piece of the highest rarity — one of a kind. Once sold, it is gone forever.
