Coral & Pearl Necklace (14-16th Century)
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This historically inspired piece is composed of coral beads and freshwater pearls. This style was a popular combination from the 14th to 16th century, but can be found before and after these time periods.
Many paintings of upperclass women show this combination, and even when not paired together they were often used singly or mixed with other components.
The above piece was given to a friend. It’s sister piece (below) was donated to the Northshield Online Auction.
Complete set:
Probable examples given the evidence:
- Portrait of a Young Woman (1490) by Domenico Ghirlandaio
- Mary Magdalene (1480) by Carlo Crivelli
- Lady in Yellow (1425-1499) by Alesso Baldovinetti
- Portrait of Mary of Burgundy (mid-14th Century) by Unknown
- Beatrice d’Este (est. 1485 and 1500) by Leonardo da Vinci
- The Magdalen Weeping (mid 1500’s) by Unknown
- Selvaggia Sassetti (1487–88) by Davide Ghirlandaio
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