HAND-WOVEN RED ISIDIDAE CORAL BRACELET WITH GOLD-PLATED 925 STERLING SILVER – 18 CM – 11.70 G An elegant and highly distinctive artisan bracelet, entirely woven and assembled by hand by Perna Laboratorio Orafo in Torre del Greco, Italy, a historic centre of coral craftsmanship and jewellery production. The bracelet is composed of numerous small polished red Isididae coral spheres, measuring approximately 2.5–3 mm, combined with gold-plated 925 sterling silver accent beads individually incorporated into the woven structure. This is not a conventional single-strand or loose multi-strand bracelet. The coral and silver elements are structurally interconnected through a specialised hand-weaving technique locally known as “tessito”. THE “TESSITO” HAND-WOVEN CONSTRUCTION The “tessito” technique is a particularly slow and demanding form of artisanal bead weaving associated with the goldsmith and coral-working tradition of Torre del Greco. Each small coral sphere and each decorative silver element is individually incorporated into the weave. The bracelet is gradually constructed by hand while continuously controlling alignment, spacing and thread tension. This meticulous process creates a dense, flexible and three-dimensional structure with a compact tubular form and a richly textured surface. Despite its substantial visual presence, the bracelet remains flexible and follows the wrist naturally. Unlike an ordinary threaded bracelet, the beads are interconnected and form part of the bracelet’s supporting architecture. The visible structural thread is therefore an essential functional element of the construction and not an added decoration. The extensive manual work required for this technique, together with the precise integration of the small coral and silver elements, gives the bracelet its distinctive artisanal identity. CORAL AND SILVER COMPOSITION The bracelet features polished red Isididae coral spheres displaying subtle variations in colour, tone, surface appearance, roundness and apparent size. These differences are consistent with the individual characteristics of the material and with the entirely handmade construction. They should not be interpreted as manufacturing defects. The gold-plated 925 sterling silver accent spheres are integrated directly into the coral weave, creating luminous points of contrast without interrupting the continuity of the woven structure. The bracelet is completed by: - two fluted and tapered terminal caps; - connecting rings and articulated joining elements; - an openwork spherical clasp; - gold-plated 925 sterling silver decorative accent beads. The warm-gold finish creates a refined contrast with the intense red colour of the coral. The 925 hallmark is clearly visible and documented in the detailed macro photographs. TECHNICAL DETAILS - Jewellery type: Bracelet - Main material: Red Isididae coral - Declared coral origin: Pacific Ocean - Coral shape: Small polished spheres - Coral diameter: Approximately 2.5–3 mm - Metal: Gold-plated 925 sterling silver - Metal components: Accent beads, terminals, connecting elements and clasp - Hallmark: 925, clearly visible in the photographs - Construction: Hand-woven multi-row beadwork - Technique: Traditional “tessito” construction - Manufacturing method: Entirely woven and assembled by hand - Total length: Approximately 18 cm - Total gross weight: 11.70 g - Clasp: Openwork spherical clasp with fluted terminal caps - Workshop: Perna Laboratorio Orafo - Place of manufacture: Torre del Greco, Italy - Production type: Independent artisan workshop creation - Condition: Recent artisan production, in the exact condition documented in the photographs The stated length includes the clasp and terminal components. The stated weight of 11.70 g is the gross weight of the complete bracelet and includes the coral, gold-plated silver components, structural thread, terminals and clasp. It must not be interpreted as the net weight of the silver. HANDCRAFTED CHARACTERISTICS Because the bracelet is woven entirely by hand, minor variations in tension, bead alignment, spacing, thread visibility and surface regularity may be present. These characteristics are authentic evidence of the manual manufacturing process. They distinguish the bracelet from a standardised, serially manufactured piece and make this particular example individually unique. The decorative silver beads follow the original distribution created during the weaving process. Their arrangement is part of the handmade design and is not intended to form a perfectly regular or symmetrical pattern. MATERIAL DECLARATION The coral is offered and described as red Isididae coral of Pacific origin according to the workshop and supplier information available. The material has not been submitted to an independent gemological laboratory. Consequently, no additional declaration is made regarding its exact taxonomic species under current scientific classification, precise collection locality, age or the presence or absence of possible treatments. No exact coral-bead count is declared. The stated bead diameter represents the normal approximate variation measured among the individual spheres. PHOTOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION The bracelet shown in the photographs is the exact item that will be delivered to the successful bidder. No stock photographs or images of another example have been used. The photographs include complete views and macro details documenting: - the woven construction; - the coral and silver elements; - the structural thread; - the terminal caps; - the clasp mechanism; - the 925 hallmark; - the actual condition of the bracelet. Macro photography considerably enlarges the appearance of the beads, thread, metal surfaces and minor handcrafted irregularities. These details may therefore appear more pronounced in the photographs than when the bracelet is viewed normally or worn. Colour perception may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions, photographic equipment, screen calibration and individual display settings. The photographs form an essential and integral part of the lot description. Prospective buyers are invited to examine every image carefully before bidding. PRESENTATION The bracelet will be supplied in an elegant gift box. Before dispatch, the jewel will be carefully inspected and professionally protected inside secure packaging suitable for jewellery transport. SHIPPING Free tracked shipping by professional courier. Tracking information will be provided as soon as the parcel has been entrusted to the courier. The buyer is kindly requested to monitor the shipment and ensure that someone is available to receive it or arrange collection within the time limits established by the carrier. Because coral is an organic material, international transport may be subject to CITES provisions, customs regulations or local import restrictions. Shipment will only be made to destinations where the transport and importation of the material are legally permitted. Buyers, particularly those outside the European Union, are responsible for verifying their country’s import requirements before bidding. Any customs duties, import taxes, brokerage charges or local administrative costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase price or free shipping service. Delivery times may vary depending on the destination, customs procedures, local holidays and circumstances beyond the seller’s direct control. A distinctive Italian workshop creation combining the intense character of red Isididae coral, the luminosity of gold-plated 925 sterling silver and the exceptional manual complexity of the traditional “tessito” construction.