Antique Coral Bead Necklace with 14k Gold Clasp

A graceful antique necklace dating to the late Victorian era (circa 1890), composed of a continuous strand of natural coral beads with a 14k gold barrel clasp. The beads display the warm, rich salmon hue long prized in Victorian jewelry, creating a refined and elegant composition that reflects the period’s appreciation for organic gemstones and understated luxury.

The necklace measures an impressive 52 inches in length and approximately 0.15 inches wide, with a weight of 18.20 grams. Its generous length allows for versatile styling—worn long, doubled, or layered with other antique necklaces for a classic Victorian-inspired look. It is presented in great antique condition, with the beads well matched and securely strung, and the surfaces beautifully preserved.

The metal content of the clasp was tested with XRF and traditional jeweler's acids and verified to be 14k gold.

A timeless and highly wearable example of 19th-century coral jewelry, combining natural beauty with the effortless elegance characteristic of late Victorian adornment.