Midcentury Carved Coral Necklace

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Available from Isadora's Antique Jewlery when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Vibrant in both color and artistry, this midcentury necklace transforms natural coral into an abundant bouquet of carved blossoms and leaves. Multiple strands of coral beads converge at an elaborate floral centerpiece, reinforced by a base metal framework on the reverse. Coral has been treasured for thousands of years, admired not only for its vibrant color but also for its ability to be intricately carved. During the mid-twentieth century, master carvers transformed coral into flowers, leaves,