Mediterranean lucky charms

Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace, Circa 1900/2023


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Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace, Circa 1900/2023
Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace, Circa 1900/2023
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Coral has been regarded as a lucky charm since ancient times. In Naples, amulets made of coral are still used today to protect against misfortune. As early as the 17th century, the following was recorded in Venice: "Portati dovunque l'huomo sia, ò in casa, ò in nave, scaccia le cattive ombre de gli spiriti, sogni, fulmini, venti, e tempeste e gli diffende da ogni assalto di fiere." - "Wherever a person goes, whether at home or travelling by ship, coral drives away the evil shadows of spirits, bad dreams, lightning, winds and thunderstorms and protects against all adversity." However, the fascination with corals from the Mediterranean is not only due to their supposed protective function - the sight of them is also fascinating on an aesthetic level, as is the case with this necklace. These are pearls from around 1900, cut in Italy from salmon-coloured precious coral. The hand-cut pearls are arranged in a gradient, i.e. they become thicker towards the centre. They are not completely circular but slightly flattened towards the sides so that the necklace can fall beautifully. A clasp made of gold-plated silver, renewed in our workshop, holds the necklace securely. Quote from Isabella Palumbo Fossati Casa: Intérieurs vénitiens à la Renaissance. Maisons, société et culture, Paris 2012, p. 276.
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Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace, Circa 1900/2023
Mediterranean lucky charms
€ 398.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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