Antique Victorian Mediterranean Salmon Coral Necklace C.1880 003647 Butterfly cross A hard to come by

A hard to come by glazed ceramic bird bead necklace C

Tiny pieces of specially prepared glass (tesserae) were set in cut out areas of black onyx or glass

The earrings hooks are tested 14K gold

The pendant is just under 2 inches high including the oval ring

Antique Victorian Mediterranean Salmon Coral Necklace C.1880 003647 Butterfly cross A hard to come byHigh quality Italian Mediterranean salmon red coral bead necklacefrom Victorian period. Salmon red natural coral beadsgraduated from 10 mm to 5 mm. The necklace completed with round engraved gold wash silver slide clap,11 mm diameter, 10 mm thick. It is adorned with coral cabochon 7 mm diameter. The necklace is 20 7 8 around neck. The tongue of the clasp stamped 800. Total weight is 26. 3 grams. Excellent antique condition commensurate with age.