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The Grand Tour

During the 18th and early 19th centuries, wealthy Europeans traveled through Italy and the Mediterranean in search of art, antiquities, and classical culture. Along the way they collected cameos, coral, micromosaics, and jewelry inspired by ancient Greek and Roman design.

These travels sparked a lasting fascination with antiquity. By the late 19th century, jewelers across Europe began creating dramatic archaeological revival jewelry inspired by ancient forms. Amphora shapes, granulation, and richly colored Mediterranean coral echoed the treasures travelers once brought home.

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Antique Grand Tour Archaeological Revival Coral Suite

$12,800.00

Late 19th Century | Circa 1890–1910

A rare and beautifully matched archaeological revival suite, crafted in silver and 18 karat gold (XRF tested) and set throughout with natural Mediterranean coral (Corallium rubruntique Continental Archaeological Revival Coral Suite

Late 19th Century | Circa 1890–1910

A rare and beautifully matched archaeological revival suite, crafted in silver and 18 karat gold (XRF tested) and set throughout with natural Mediterranean coral (Corallium rubrum).

The ensemble comprises a pendant and a matching pair of elongated amphora-form earrings, each reflecting the classical revival aesthetic embraced in Continental Europe at the turn of the century. Architectural framing, granulated accents, articulated coral drops, and decorative chain swags create fluid movement and strong vertical presence when worn.

The pendant retains its original antique C-clasp and tube hinge (pin stem currently not present) and features a removable bail, once allowing it to be worn as either a brooch or pendant.. The earrings are fitted with 18 karat gold lever-back ear wires.

Stamped with French import assay marks including the owl with “75” (.750 gold) for gold and the swan for silver, indicating official entry into the French market.

The coral has been tested and confirmed as natural, untreated Mediterranean material.

Matched suites of this scale and preservation are increasingly difficult to find intact.