Red Coral Coral - Corallium rubrum
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Raw Mediterranean red coral chips from Italy (Corallium rubrum), in Frantuma form with a total weight of 1.6 kg, dating to 1970, in good condition and authentic/original.
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Exclusive Lot of Raw Mediterranean Red Coral - 1.6 kg - High Quality "Frantuma"\n\nLot Description\nIn auction, a significant lot of 1,600 grams (1.6 kg) of natural red coral (Corallium rubrum), sourced from artisanal processing residues in the Mediterranean (Sardinia/Torre del Greco).\n• Type: Raw fragments ("Frantuma" or chips).\n• Total Weight: 1.6 kg.\n• Color: Natural bright red, intense scarlet. Untreated, not dyed.\n• Conditions: Raw material, opaque as from extraction/work, ready to be drilled or used for inlays and high-quality coral "chip" jewelry.\n• Pebble/Size: Mixed (from small branches to flakes), ideal for multi-cut work or restoration of antique pieces.\n\nThe lot has been selected for color homogeneity and the absence of significant calcareous impurities. A rare opportunity for laboratories and jewelry designers to acquire a substantial quantity of precious organic material.
Exclusive Lot of Raw Mediterranean Red Coral - 1.6 kg - High Quality "Frantuma"\n\nLot Description\nIn auction, a significant lot of 1,600 grams (1.6 kg) of natural red coral (Corallium rubrum), sourced from artisanal processing residues in the Mediterranean (Sardinia/Torre del Greco).\n• Type: Raw fragments ("Frantuma" or chips).\n• Total Weight: 1.6 kg.\n• Color: Natural bright red, intense scarlet. Untreated, not dyed.\n• Conditions: Raw material, opaque as from extraction/work, ready to be drilled or used for inlays and high-quality coral "chip" jewelry.\n• Pebble/Size: Mixed (from small branches to flakes), ideal for multi-cut work or restoration of antique pieces.\n\nThe lot has been selected for color homogeneity and the absence of significant calcareous impurities. A rare opportunity for laboratories and jewelry designers to acquire a substantial quantity of precious organic material.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Red Coral
Scientific name
Corallium rubrum
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Year
1970
Weight
1600 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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