CORAL AND PINK SAPPHIRE NECKLACE, FRANCESCO ROSA

Designed as a graduated row of polished coral beads, measuring from approximately 15.2 mm to 26.0 mm, to a clasp set with circular-cut pink sapphires, length approximately 640 mm.

Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold to inside of clasp. Highly polished beads graduated in size from approximately 15.2 mm to 26.0 mm. Several beads with noticeable banding and growth patterns typical in coral, some with small patches of orange hue, a few with surface reaching fractures and blemishes. Heavy necklace weighing approximately 298.5 grams. Clasp with good closing mechanism, pink sapphires well matched in size of various hues of pink from low to medium saturation. In very good condition.
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