A Special Colour

Antique Four-Row Coral Bracelet Made of "Corallo Sciacca", c. 1900


€ 498.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Four-Row Coral Bracelet Made of "Corallo Sciacca", c. 1900
Antique Four-Row Coral Bracelet Made of "Corallo Sciacca", c. 1900
Description
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Corals from the Mediterranean come in different shades of color. Depending on the region, sea depth and growing conditions, the marine animals develop specific color nuances - such as the deep red Sardegna corals, which are fished around the island of Sardinia. Sicily provides a special coral color with the salmon-colored so-called "Corallo Sciacca". This treasure of the sea was discovered in 1875 when Bettu Ammareddu, captain of a trawler, was fishing off the coast of Sicily. When a necklace fell into the water - a gift from his sweetheart - and he dived for it, he discovered that the seabed was covered all over with coral. Soon after, mining began - but by 1915 the deposits were completely exhausted. In this bracelet, we see these special corals arranged in four rows. These are pearls from around 1900 with the characteristic salmon hue that makes the "Corallo Sciacca" so desirable. The strands are held in place by an original clasp decorated with three coral buttons. A fine piece of jewelry with a story all of its own - especially beautiful when worn!
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Antique Four-Row Coral Bracelet Made of "Corallo Sciacca", c. 1900
A Special Colour
€ 498.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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