19th century antique coral bracelet made in France
Here is a truly exceptional 19th century antique coral bracelet made in France that is of the highest standard and quality.
Natural coral in this colour is so hard to find and the modern coral found today is often sponge coral which is then dyed to imitate this colour. Highly prized and desired since Roman times, the colour from this coral is just amazing as is the high quality of the carving on each of the five pieces.
Beautifully hand made in 18ct yellow gold in the 1840's, the standard of manufacture really is second to none. The way the links have a fluid design and wrap around each other is just incredible as is the way the clasp is hidden into the bracelet with a seamless finish and look to it. Even the frame of each the cameos showcases the high quality and all of this work is there to compliment and highlight each of the coral cameos.
With the largest cameo including its frame measuring 34.2mm by 27.8mm, and the smaller ones measuring 31.7mm by 23.6mm, the size of each coral cameo allows for such incredible and highly intricate detail that was no doubt expertly hand carved nearly 200 years ago. Each cameo takes your breath away at the quality of hand carving and finding a bracelet with one coral cameo of this quality would be difficult, let alone five.
From end to end the bracelet measures a full 19.6cm and sits so well on the wrist and regardless of which cameo is showing, there is little doubt that it will always be admired and appreciated.
This is a true collectors piece of museum quality that is unlike anything else and real one-off piece that could never be replicated.
Stock# ES7541
Circa: 1840
$23,800
$23,800.00
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Antique coral bracelet
So much of the coral today is actually sponge or bamboo coral that is dyed red look like the earlier coral that was mostly from the off the coast of Italy centuries ago, so there is something quite nice about genuine coral that has not been dyed or stained such as in this antique coral bracelet dating from the early 1900's.
Made in 9ct rose gold, the colour from the rose gold compliments the natural colour from the coral and adds a wonderful warmth to the bracelet.
This bracelet is so comfortable and easy to wear all the time and is set with five pieces of natural coral. As mentioned, this coral has not been dyed or treated in any way adding to the charm of antiques in general.
Measuring 18cm in length, the curb links measure 6.9mm wide and the coral sections 8.4mm wide, making it such a practical antique bracelet to wear all the day and into the night and always look so elegant.
This antique coral bracelet is just lovely and is sure to be treasured and admired every single time that it is worn.
Stock# ES6834
Circa: 1900
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