Necklace of antique Mediterranean red coral trade beads. nlja876cse

Necklace of spectacular antique Mediterranean red coral trade beads. These beads were collected in North Africa but are most likely Italian in origin. The beads are a beautiful natural dark red with some natural pitting. They are barrel shaped and graduated in size. The center bead is 14x16mm and the smallest beads are 5mm. The necklace is 19 inches in length including a 14k yellow gold clasp. Recently restrung. 35.4 grams.