Antique Vintage Art Deco Base Metal Mediterranean Coral Beaded Necklace 13.4g

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Coral items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Deco" or "coral" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings
: Unmarked
, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 13.4 grams
Metal Type
: Base metal
Material
: Wire string
Main Stone
: Mediterranean coral
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
length:
3.90 mm - 6.01 mm
Width:
2.06 mm - 4.24 mm
Color:
opaque pink and red hues with orange bands
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment
:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Carved and polished beads
Item Measurements
:
Wearable length:
16.5"
Closure/Clasp Type:
Barrel clasp
Link Type:
coral beads on wire string
Pendant Type
: --
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of base metal
Features graduated beautiful naturally craved Mediterranean red coral beads, each with vibrant red and pink hues and orange bands
Each coral bead was carefully drilled through the center and strung on a wire string in a graduated design, with the largest stones at the center of the necklace
Finished with a barrel clasp for secure wear
When worn, the necklace rests just below the collarbone on most people
Damage:
Age appropriate wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Mediterranean Red coral grows on rocky sea bottom with low sedimentation, typically in dark environments—either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices. The original species, C. rubrum (formerly Gorgonia nobilis), is found mainly in the Mediterranean Sea.
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