19th-Century Dark Red Coral Necklace with 925 Silver Clasp
19th-Century Dark Red Coral Necklace with 925 Silver Clasp
Graduated dark-red coral necklace with silver clasp
Rich, dark-red colour gives this graduated coral necklace its distinctive presence. The strand moves from smaller beads towards larger central beads, with gently irregular rounded shapes adding character to its simple design. A round 925 silver clasp with an openwork floral motif provides a decorative finishing detail.
The owner confirms the 19th-century dating and 925 silver clasp. The existing record identifies the coral as Aka red, natural, undyed and hand-carved. An appealing piece to wear as a single strand or add to a collection of antique coral jewellery.
Details
- Period: 19th century, confirmed by the owner
- Material: dark-red coral, recorded as Aka, natural and undyed
- Clasp: 925 silver, confirmed by the owner, with an openwork floral design
- Design: single graduated strand
- Recorded bead dimensions: approximately 4 × 4 mm to 11.5 × 11.5 mm
- Recorded total weight: 37.8 g
Condition: variations in bead shape, small surface marks and lighter patches are visible in the photographs, along with darker areas on the clasp. Please review all close-ups when assessing condition. These details are not presented as proof of age or authenticity.
