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Antique Three Row “Corallo Sciacca” Bracelet, c. 1890


€ 498.00 *
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Antique Three Row “Corallo Sciacca” Bracelet, c. 1890
Antique Three Row “Corallo Sciacca” Bracelet, c. 1890
Description
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This bracelet, dating from around 1890, is made of hand-cut Mediterranean coral arranged in three parallel rows. The beads have a wonderfully warm salmon hue, characteristic of what is known as Sciacca coral. This special coral owes its name to the Sicilian port city of Sciacca. Starting in 1875, vast deposits were discovered off its coast at a depth of about 150 to 200 meters. Unlike freshly harvested Mediterranean coral, this material did not come from living colonies. Rather, it consisted of subfossil coral banks on the seafloor. Scientific studies have determined that individual corals from these deposits are several millennia old. The discovery sparked a veritable coral craze. Between 1875 and 1914, enormous quantities of the material were recovered off the coast of Sciacca and, for the most part, transported to Torre del Greco, the most important center of Italian coral processing. Sciacca coral is characterized by its warm, often slightly lighter shades, ranging from delicate pink and salmon to peach and orange. The three strands of our bracelet are held together by the original clasp, which is set with three round coral cabochons.
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In the 19th century, Italy was one of the most sought-after destinations for European travelers. In addition to scenic views, antiquities, and works of art, pieces of jewellery also became a popular memento of the South. Coral was particularly closely associated with Italy. In Naples and nearby Torre del Greco, this precious material was used to create necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and carved cameos, which travelers were particularly fond of taking home with them.
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Antique Three Row “Corallo Sciacca” Bracelet, c. 1890
Sicilian Summer
€ 498.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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