Red Coral Coral - Corallium rubrum
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Description from the seller
Exclusive Lot of Raw Mediterranean Red Coral - 1.6 kg - High Quality "Frantuma"
Description of the Lot
Up for auction is a substantial lot of 1,600 grams (1.6 kg) of natural red coral (Corallium rubrum), derived from artisanal processing residues from the Mediterranean (Sardinia/Torre del Greco).
• Type: Raw fragments ("Frantuma" or chips).
• Total Weight: 1.6 kg.
• Color: Natural bright red, intense scarlet. Untreated, not dyed.
• Conditions: Raw material, opaque as from extraction/processing, ready to be shaped/turned or used for inlays and premium "chip" jewelry.
• Size/Grade: Mixed (from small twigs to flakes), ideal for multi-cut work or restoration of antique artifacts.
The lot has been selected for color homogeneity and the absence of significant calcareous impurities. A rare opportunity for labs 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"
Description of the Lot
Up for auction is a substantial lot of 1,600 grams (1.6 kg) of natural red coral (Corallium rubrum), derived from artisanal processing residues from the Mediterranean (Sardinia/Torre del Greco).
• Type: Raw fragments ("Frantuma" or chips).
• Total Weight: 1.6 kg.
• Color: Natural bright red, intense scarlet. Untreated, not dyed.
• Conditions: Raw material, opaque as from extraction/processing, ready to be shaped/turned or used for inlays and premium "chip" jewelry.
• Size/Grade: Mixed (from small twigs to flakes), ideal for multi-cut work or restoration of antique artifacts.
The lot has been selected for color homogeneity and the absence of significant calcareous impurities. A rare opportunity for labs 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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