ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WHITE CORAL NECKLACE WHITE CORAL AND ROCK CRYSTAL
This fabulous Victorian double strand White Coral necklace is Circa 1900.
The beautiful necklace is set with carved rock Crystal in-between each White Coral bead, which then leads to a Gold C clasp.
The White Coral graduates around the neck.
White Coral is a stone that is obtained from the sea where it is an outgrowth in leafless bushes. The auspicious skeleton of White Coral leafs are composed of calcium carbonate, and the stone is found in diverse colours like Red, White and Vermilion.
Rock Crystal is the name given to all clear colourless Quartz. It is widely used as a popular ornamental stone and is also used as a gemstone.
This is perfect for a wedding or special occasion.
Steeped in history, it is such a lovely piece.
It weighs 40.5 grams.
The necklace measures 14 inches.
The largest Coral bead measures 7mm across x 7mm down.
Excellent condition all round.