Antique Victorian Dutch Victorian Coral Bead Necklace

Antique jewelry object group: necklace

Condition: very good condition

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Dutch origin.

Style: Victorian – Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.

Period: ca. 1880

Material: 14ct yellow gold

Technique: This jewel features a filigree decoration, which is in fact thin gold wire twisted into refined motifs, in this case elegant little balls. You can also notice the use of granulation on this piece. Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. Both techniques demand very high skills and precision from the maker.

Precious stones: 87 blood coral beads

Hallmarks: No trace.

Dimensions: total length 56,50 cm (22,24 inch)

Weight: 49,30 gram (31,70 dwt)