Angels & Mermaids : Long Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace with 9ct Gold Clasp

Sold A dreamy strand of delicately coloured natural “angel skin” coral beads hand knotted onto silk thread and fastened with an antique 9ct gold barrel clasp. I guesstimate this strand of beautiful beads is circa 1920 due to the length of the strand, the uniform size of the beads and the clasp. Coral is now an endangered and restricted resource, but coral of this hue was once harvested in abundance in the oceans off the coasts of Italy and Japan. Manufacture:  107 5.75mm diameter natural coral beads have been newly strung on silk thread with knots between each bead. The antique clasp is 9ct gold. The beads show a beautiful variation of peachy hues in the shade commonly referred to as “Angel Skin”. Upon magnification it is possible to see the growth lines of the coral, and occasionally a small natural blemish. The majority of the beads are spherical and unblemished, with the occasional bead showing a natural indentation. The necklace is 65.5cm (25 3/4“) long. Weighs 25.95 grams. Condition: In excellent condition and ready to wear.