20th-Century Hand-Carved Momo Coral Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp

Rose-carved Momo coral necklace with 18K gold clasp

Hand-carved coral roses alternate with smooth rounded beads in this distinctive 20th-century Momo coral necklace. Larger floral beads bring depth and sculptural detail to the strand, while warm red-orange tones and contrasting pale patches give the individual beads a varied appearance. An 18K gold clasp completes the design.

The combination of carved flowers and smooth beads makes this an appealing piece to wear as a floral accent or include in a collection exploring coral carving.

Details

• Period: 20th century, confirmed by the owner
• Material: Momo coral, confirmed by the owner; recorded in the existing listing as natural and undyed
• Workmanship: hand-carved, confirmed by the owner
• Design: rose-carved beads interspersed with smooth rounded beads
• Clasp: 18K gold, confirmed by the owner
• Appearance: red-orange tones with contrasting pale patches
• Recorded bead dimensions: approximately 5.5–11.5 mm
• Recorded total weight: 42.8 g

Condition: the photographs show surface marks, variations along carved petal edges and pale patches on several beads. Please examine all close-ups, including the carving and clasp, when assessing condition. No claim of flawless condition is made.