Natural undyed Angel Skin coral has been delicately hand carved into graduated tulips to form this sweet necklace. Dating to the 1970s, each bead has hand knotted onto silk. The colour of these beads suggests either Japan or Italy as the place where these treasures originally grew on the sea floor.
Coral of all varieties is becoming increasingly rare, and is now a protected resource. New coral beads can’t hope to compare with antique and vintage coral which was harvested from much cleaner and cooler ocean waters than we have today.
According to my antique floriography book, Tulips (and not roses) are the flower with which to declare your love. Variegated tulips are purported to signify “beautiful eyes” (!!) so if your love has eyes to die for, perhaps this is a fun way to let them know how you feel 🧡
Manufacture:
Peachy “Angel skin” natural coral has been hand carved into beads and hand knotted onto silk thread. The necklace fastens with a new 9ct bold ring and loop.
The necklace is 45cm (17.7″) long.
Weighs 13 grams.
Condition:
Excellent. The beads are all free from chips or repairs. They have been restrung onto silk thread and are ready for immediate wear.
Dating to the late 20th Century circa 1970s, these natural undyed Angel Skin coral beads have been carved into tulips and combined into a whimsical necklace. The necklace has been hand knotted onto silk, and fastens with a new 9ct gold bolt ring and loop.
The necklace is 45cm (17.7″) long.
Weighs 13 grams.
