Mediterranean Talisman

Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace in Salmon Hues, circa 1900


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Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace in Salmon Hues, circa 1900
Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace in Salmon Hues, circa 1900
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Coral has been considered a good luck charm since ancient times. In Naples, people still use amulets made of coral to protect themselves against bad luck. Already from the 17th century is handed down from Venice: "Portati dovunque l'huomo sia, ò in casa, ò in nave, scaccia le cattive ombre de gli spiriti, sogni, fulmini, venti, e tempeste e gli diffende da ogni assalto di fiere." - "Wherever man goes, whether he is at home or traveling by ship - the coral drives away the evil shadows of the spirits, bad dreams, lightning, winds, and tempests, and protects from every adversity." But the fascination of corals from the Mediterranean is not only to be explained by their supposed protective function - their sight inspires not least on an aesthetic level, as in the case of the necklace here. These are pearls from around 1900, cut from bright Italian salmon coral. The hand-cut pearls are arranged in a slight graduated pattern, meaning they get thicker towards the center. They are not quite circular but slightly flattened to the sides so that the necklace can fall nicely. An original clasp built into a coral bead with a safety chain holds the necklace securely. We have had the coral necklace re-strung so it can be worn worry free. Quoting from Isabella Palumbo Fossati Casa: Intérieurs vénitiens à la Renaissance. Maisons, société et culture, Paris 2012, p. 276.
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Antique Graduated Italian Coral Necklace in Salmon Hues, circa 1900
Mediterranean Talisman
€ 398.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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