Victorian Coral Bead Necklace arts & crafts stretched out as if swimming

stretched out as if swimming with hair flowing behind her and holding a hand mirror

The V&A in London has examples of his jewellery in its collection

Gold inlay is likely to be close to 24 carat

It’s a semaphore railway signal

tested as 18ct gold and platinum

Victorian Coral Bead Necklace arts & crafts stretched out as if swimmingStriking antique coral bead necklace dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1860. It features a string of vibrant salon pink coral beads, graduated from around 9. 1mm in the centre to 4. 6mm at each end where it fastens with a 15 carat gold bolt ring. The stones themselves display subtle variations in saturation and tone and, at 15 inches, the necklace sits beautifully just above the collarbones. Era: Victorian, circa 1860 Length: 15 inches Stone: