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Vintage Mediterranean Coral Necklace in Two Rows, 1950s


€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Vintage Mediterranean Coral Necklace in Two Rows, 1950s
Vintage Mediterranean Coral Necklace in Two Rows, 1950s
Description
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Jewellery made of coral has a centuries-old tradition. Even the ancient Romans adorned themselves with elaborately carved pieces of the deep red Mediterranean coral, which could be harvested in abundance off the coast of Naples. No wonder that it was here, in the bay at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, that a specialized craft tradition developed, whose masters continue to transform this treasure of the sea into artistic creations to this day. Coral processing experienced a true flowering in the 19th century. The increasing number of travelers from all over Europe visited Naples, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Jewellery made of coral was a popular souvenir. But also in London, Paris and Berlin this most beautiful gift of the sea was traded and imported by jewelers. In 1851, for example, the stand of the jeweler Robert Phillips at the World's Fair in London caused a sensation with a spectacularly large selection of Italian coral, which only a short time later was taken over by today's Victoria & Albert Museum. And the enthusiasm for the colorful varieties of coral continues to this day, and Germany seems to have a very special relationship with these marine treasures. Especially travelers of the economic miracle brought corals from Italy, which could then be a reminder of a beautiful summer vacation. The necklace presented here is a child of this time. It gathers corals in two rows, graduated sorted and very uniform in their strong red color. The necklace has a length close to the neck, so it can also be worn well with a blouse, or a turtleneck sweater. The necklace has been restrung by us and is ready to nestle around a neck and bring happiness again, even after more than a century!
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Vintage Mediterranean Coral Necklace in Two Rows, 1950s
Evening at Capri...
€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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