LONGING FOR ITALY

This antique Biedermeier coral necklace is an outstanding and high quality example of an antique coral necklace from the Biedermeier period.

The necklace consists of numerous individual strands of small coral beads and is fitted with an eye-catching clasp.

The clasp is made of 14 carat yellow gold and is set with three oval cameo ladies' heads surrounded by a floral ornament.

The cameos have been finely carved out of coral under a magnifying glass by a master craftsman and show every detail of the ladies' facial features, from the hair to the eyes and lips.

The setting of the clasp is set with turquoises arranged in a beautiful floral pattern.

Each individual turquoise is precisely cabochon-cut and polished to emphasize the floral design.

The warm yellow gold of the setting contrasts beautifully with the salmon-colored red coral beads and the bright turquoise of the turquoises.

This museum rarity is a beautiful example of the best qualityantique coral jewelry and is a perfect collector's item for anyone,

who appreciates antique rare jewelry.

The fine workmanship, the carefully selected materials and the exquisite design of the clasp make this necklace a unique and valuable piece of jewelry

valuable piece of jewelry. It goes perfectly with a white or dark blue linen dress or blouse and is the perfect piece of jewelry for a stylish lady. 

The antique and very rare necklace is in a very good condition with minimal signs of wear due to age.

Dhe price refers to the necklace, the matching antique earrings will be available separately online soon

Material:     585 yellow gold, hallmarked, 14 carat yellow gold
           Total weight: approx. 45.0 g. 

Dimensions:       Necklace total length: 39 cm 
           five oval, carved coral elements, female head motifs, approx. 12 - 20 x 10 - 13.5
           Many small coral beads
             27 small turquoise spheres   

Provenance: Italy / Germany around 1830

You will receive our jewelry lovingly packaged and ready to give as a gift.