A Significant 19th-century Mediterranean Coral Necklace With An 18-karat Gold Clasp Set With Diamonds

This magnificent and elegant necklace stands out for the superb quality of its natural Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum), dating from the 19th century. The piece consists of a rich, even string of finely cut “barilotto”-shaped beads, which exhibit a uniform luster and color saturation—a testament to the excellence of 19th-century artisanal craftsmanship (likely from the Torre del Greco area).Its impressive length of 95 cm lends the piece extraordinary versatility, allowing it to be worn either as a long single strand (“sautoir”) or wrapped twice around the neckline.The necklace was embellished during the 20th century with a striking and sophisticated clasp of modern design. The clasp, with its geometric and sculptural lines, is made entirely of solid 18-karat gold and adorned with refined brilliant-cut diamond inserts, which impart a magnificent contemporary brilliance and create a perfect color contrast with the deep red of the coral.
Weighs 51.94 gr.
Condition as shown in the photos.
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