ACTUAL VINTAGE BLOOD RED CORAL THREE STRAND NECKLACE. NECKLACE IS PREOWNED ,CARED FOR AND CLEAN.THE 256 BEADS ARE HELD TO A THREE STRAND DESIGN BY A 14 KARAT GOLD TIERED CLASP. THE 256 BEADS MAKE 90 INCHES OF A SPECTACULAR SHOWPIECE. LENGTH IS APPROXIMATELY 18 - 20 INCHES WHEN FORMED INTO THE CENTER KNOT. WEIGHT IS 270 GRAMS.
Purchased from a New Jersey, USA auction house. No information known about previous owner.
This appears to be a red coral three strand necklace of very intense red, judging from the clasp of recent production. The color is so intense, that there is a likelyhood, that this is not based on natural carotene but the result of bleaching and dyeing and polymer impregnation. The estimate is based on the assumption that the coral was treated to enhance the color. A necklace of natural untreated coral would be worth twice the high estimate.
Appreciate your prompt response-I was awaiting your impression to see if it was worth having a hands on appraisal at this point.Thank You ! GJF
Appreciate your prompt response-I was awaiting your impression to see if it was worth having a hands on appraisal at this point.Thank You ! GJF
Appreciate your prompt response-I was awaiting your impression to see if it was worth having a hands on appraisal at this point.Thank You ! GJF