Antique Coral Beads

Description

An antique coral bead necklace featuring a graduated arrangement of round coral beads. Measuring approximately 24 inches long, this versatile necklace can be worn alone or layered with other chains and pendants. It fastens with a simple gold-coloured metal spring-ring catch, which provides a secure and practical finish.

Why We Love This Piece

This string of coral beads has a wearable length and a clean, understated design. The graduated construction gives it presence without making it difficult to style. Meanwhile, the natural variations confirm that every bead has its own individual character. It offers an appealing alternative to modern costume jewellery because it combines traditional materials with lasting versatility.

How to Style

This antique coral bead necklace suits someone who appreciates antique jewellery, natural materials and strong colour. It works well with open necklines, simple dresses, shirts and fine knitwear. At the same time, the 24-inch length allows it to layer neatly with shorter chains or pendants. It can provide a distinctive accent for everyday wear, summer occasions or evening dressing.

Key Features

• MATERIALS: Natural coral
• DIMENSIONS: Approx 24 inches lo g, graduated beads from 3mm to 10mm diameter.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Antique, circa 1920s.
• WEIGHT: 40g
• CONDITION: The necklace remains in good antique condition, with natural surface variation, small pits and signs of age visible across some beads. These details are consistent with antique coral and do not detract from its overall appearance. The gold-coloured catch shows light age-related wear. However, the necklace presents well and is ready to wear.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings.