Victorian Coral Beads with Enamel Locket

Description

This Victorian coral bead necklace is a long antique necklace with an enamel and coral gold coloured locket. It measures approximately 44 inches in total length, or 22 inches when doubled over. The vivid coral beads bring strong colour to the piece, while the oval locket adds a softer contrast with pale blue enamel and coral detail. As a result, it offers the kind of distinctive Victorian design that still feels easy to wear today.

Why We Love This Necklace

We love this piece because it feels both unusual and wearable. The coral beads give it warmth, while the enamel locket adds a more graphic finish. Because the necklace is long, it sits well on the body and layers easily with shorter chains. At the same time, the locket gives it a personal quality that many buyers look for in antique jewellery. It is a piece with presence, history, and genuine individuality.

How to Style

This Victorian coral bead necklace suits someone who enjoys antique jewellery with clear period detail and bold colour. It works well worn long over simple dresses, knitwear, or dark tailoring. It can be doubled over for a shorter layered look and worn at various lengths depending where the locket sits . The coral tone makes it especially strong with black, cream, navy, or soft neutrals. Therefore, it will appeal to buyers who want an antique necklace that adds colour without feeling overdone.

Key Features

• MATERIALS: Coral, enamel
• DIMENSIONS: Approx: 22 inches doubled over without locket. Locket is 30mm x 18mm.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Victorian era. Locket is not gold.
• WEIGHT: 25g
• CONDITION: The necklace is in good antique condition with light wear consistent with age and use. The coral beads and enamel front present well, and the engraved reverse remains attractive. Inside the locket, there is slight discolouration. This looks as though someone may have tested the metal with acid at some point. However, this does not affect wear, and the piece remains a striking and usable antique necklace.