Corallo Cerasuolo

Precious Vintage Necklace Made From Large "Momo" Corals, Circa 1990


€ 5,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Precious Vintage Necklace Made From Large "Momo" Corals, Circa 1990
Precious Vintage Necklace Made From Large "Momo" Corals, Circa 1990
Description
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The Mediterranean is not the only place where corals of jewellery quality can be found. These luxurious sea creatures, which have been worn as jewellery for centuries, also live in other oceans. Here is a necklace made from so-called momo coral. This coral is fished off the coast of Taiwan and has been inspiring artisans in China to create new creations for centuries. However, it has also been used in Italy since the late 19th century, where it is called Corallo cerasuolo. Here, 56 large, salmon-coloured momo corals have been cut into laterally flattened pearls, which are individually knotted and strung in a graduated pattern. Each pearl has an individual appearance and shows decorative streaks of colour and white zones, the so-called souls, by which Pacific corals can be recognized. A large yellow gold spring clasp with a total of forty small diamonds holds the necklace securely in place. We think it was created around 1990 and came to us from Stuttgart. The necklace is in very good condition and newly knotted - a real feast for the eyes!
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Coral (shanhu, 珊瑚) is particularly important in Chinese culture. It is one of the so-called eight auspicious treasures and symbolizes a long life and professional success. In ancient China, coral was believed to be an "iron tree" that grew under the sea and only bloomed every 100 years. The red color of coral made it a popular talisman, as the color was considered a symbol of happiness, wealth and joy in ancient China.
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Precious Vintage Necklace Made From Large "Momo" Corals, Circa 1990
Corallo Cerasuolo
€ 5,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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