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Antique Gold & Mediterranean Coral Ring, c. 1940


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Antique Gold & Mediterranean Coral Ring, c. 1940
Antique Gold & Mediterranean Coral Ring, c. 1940
Description
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Coral jewellery has a centuries-old tradition. Even the ancient Romans adorned themselves with elaborately carved pieces made from the deep red Mediterranean coral, which could be harvested in abundance off the coast of Naples. Coral processing experienced a real boom in the 19th century. In those years, numerous travelers from all over Europe visited Naples, the excavation sites in Pompeii and Herculaneum, the island of Capri and the Amalfi Coast. Coral jewellery was a popular souvenir that was bought locally, but Mediterranean coral was also imported, processed and traded by jewellers in the European metropolises. In 1851, for example, the stand of London jeweller Robert Phillips at the Great Exhibition in London caused a sensation with a spectacularly large selection of Italian coral, large parts of which were taken over by today's Victoria & Albert Museum. This enthusiasm for red marine treasures continued into the 20th century. This ring was created around 1940 and presents an Italian Mediterranean coral in a detailed gold setting. Sculptural curves on the shoulders are reminiscent of the late Art Deco style known as "Retro Style". The salmon red coral has been cut into a cabochon with a diameter of around 1.2 cm. The ring is in very good condition and came to us here in Berlin.
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Antique Gold & Mediterranean Coral Ring, c. 1940
When at Capri...
€ 790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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