Antique Natural Undyed Aka Blood Red Coral Necklace

Aka blood-red coral bead necklace

Graduated red coral beads give this necklace a rich rhythm of colour and scale, with larger beads towards the centre and smaller beads at the ends. The photographs show subtle variations in bead shape and surface texture, together with an oval coral-coloured cabochon set into a silver-tone clasp.

The necklace is recorded as a 19th-century piece made from natural, undyed, hand-carved Aka blood-red coral, with a 925 silver clasp. These recorded material and period details are retained without assigning a geographic origin or claiming that colour alone establishes age or authenticity.

Details

• Material: natural undyed Aka blood-red coral, as recorded
• Period: 19th century, as recorded
• Design: graduated bead necklace
• Bead dimensions: 3.5 × 3.5 mm to 7.5 × 7.5 mm
• Clasp: 925 silver, as recorded, with an oval coral-coloured cabochon
• Colour: Aka blood red
• Recorded condition: no chips or cracks; very good condition for its age
• Weight: 32.5 g

Please review the close-up photographs for the beads' surface details and visible wear to the clasp.