Antique Natural Undyed 3 Strand Orange Coral Necklace
19th Century — Handcarved Coral Beads — Museum-Grade Collection Piece
Few antique coral necklaces command a room quite like this one. Three strands of 19th century Orange coral — each graduating from a slender 6mm at the tips to a commanding 16mm at the centre — cascade together in a layered, voluminous sweep of warm, sun-drenched colour that is impossible to ignore. At 195.4 grams, this is one of the most substantial coral necklaces you will ever encounter: the sheer weight and scale of three strands of genuine, undyed Orange coral, each bead individually handcarved by a 19th century master, creates a piece of extraordinary presence and authority.
The graduation from 6mm to 16mm is dramatic and deliberate — the largest central beads are exceptional in size for antique coral of this type, a testament to the quality of the raw coral available to 19th century craftsmen and the skill required to carve it without a single flaw. The three strands, spanning 560mm, 600mm, and 640mm, create a layered drape that sits magnificently on the neck and moves with a rich, satisfying weight. In perfect condition with no chips or cracks — extraordinary for a piece of this age and scale. Sourced from a European private collection and authenticated by our 3rd generation antique specialists at Kingdom of Antique Arts, Vienna.
A monumental 19th century 3-strand Orange coral necklace — a museum-grade collection piece of exceptional rarity and historical significance.
Details
- Material: Natural Undyed Orange Coral
- Strand 1: 560 mm | Strand 2: 600 mm | Strand 3: 640 mm
- Bead Size: 6 × 3.5 mm to 16 × 12 mm
- Weight: 195.4 grams
- Condition: Excellent — No chips or cracks
- Era: 19th Century
- Type: 3-strand handcarved coral necklace — museum-grade collection piece
A genuine antique piece of the highest rarity — one of a kind. Once sold, it is gone forever.
