Antique Mediterranean Angel Skin Coral Graduated Opera Necklace, 14k Gold Clasp, Early 20th Century

A beautifully elegant early 20th century Mediterranean coral opera necklace, composed of finely graduated natural coral beads displaying a warm angel-skin to salmon hue.

Details
• Origin: Mediterranean coral
• Period: Early 20th Century
• Length: 94.5 cm (approx. 37.2 inches)
• Drop when worn: approx. 47 cm
• Largest bead: approx. 8 mm
• Weight: 31.3 grams
• Clasp: 14k gold (likely later replacement)
• Condition: Very good antique condition. Recently restrung on silk.

The beads are carefully graduated, creating a refined and fluid drape when worn. Measuring 94.5 cm in total length (47 cm as worn), the necklace sits at classic opera length, allowing it to be worn long or doubled for a layered look.

The natural coral beads graduate to approximately 8 mm at the centre, tapering delicately toward the clasp. The necklace has been professionally restrung on pink silk to ensure both security and flexibility when worn.

A 14k gold clasp secures the strand. The clasp is likely a later replacement, a common and practical update often made to antique coral necklaces over time.

Mediterranean coral has been prized in jewellery for centuries for its organic beauty and distinctive colour, and graduated coral strands such as this were particularly popular during the late Victorian and early 20th century period.

This piece has a wonderfully wearable elegance and works equally well as a single long strand or doubled for a shorter layered look.

Condition & Authenticity

Each piece has been carefully inspected and is presented in very good condition, with wear consistent with its age and use. Materials and stones are assessed using standard industry methods and professional experience. Additional images or video are available on request.

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