Antique Victorian Angel Skin Branch Coral Necklace 18"

This is a Victorian, natural pink coral necklace crafted in the late 1800's to 1910's. The natural coral of this necklace has a delicate color, lovely pale pinks to the creamy white shades. This stunning color is called Angel Skin and is highly desirable.
During the Victorian period women clamored over Mediterranean pink coral. As fashion started to move away from the corseted looks and full length styles, women began exploring different jewelry designs and started to favor those based on nature(Art Nouveau). A European pink coral branch necklace strung about your neck indicated both that you went on the grand tour and that you could afford this expensive natural gemstone.

About Antique Coral:
The coral of most interest to jewelers is called precious or noble coral, Corallium rubrum, which ranges in color from dark red to pale pink and “grows” in branched deposits. Precious coral is harvested almost exclusively in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Italy, France, Spain, Algeria, and Tunisia.

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*The necklace measures approximately 18” with the longest piece of natural branch coral measuring 1”. It has a working barrel clasp.

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