The Colour of the Summer

Antique Graduated Precious Coral Necklace, c. 1900/1960


€ 429.00 *
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Antique Graduated Precious Coral Necklace, c. 1900/1960
Antique Graduated Precious Coral Necklace, c. 1900/1960
Description
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Coral has been regarded as a good luck charm since ancient times. In Naples, amulets made of coral are still used today to protect against misfortune. It is documented from the 17th century 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 man goes, whether he is at home or traveling by ship - the coral drives away the evil shadows of the spirits, bad dreams, lightning, winds, and tempests, and protects against every adversity." However, the fascination with Mediterranean coral is not only due to its (supposed) protective function. Rather, its appeal is also aesthetic, as seen in the necklace presented here. It consists of pearls from around 1900, cut from beautiful salmon-coloured coral. The hand-cut pearls are arranged in graduated sizes, meaning they get thicker towards the centre. They are not perfectly round, but slightly flattened at the sides, allowing the necklace to drape beautifully. The corals were carefully selected to ensure that the colour of the pearls is very uniform. They are reddish with a slight hint of orange. A modern gold clasp from around 1960 secures the necklace. 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 Precious Coral Necklace, c. 1900/1960
The Colour of the Summer
€ 429.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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