The Imperial Strand – Natural Satsuma Coral Necklace
Graduated Japanese Satsuma Coral Beads, 18k Gold Clasp

Hand-strung from rare Japanese Satsuma coral—also known as Momo or Cerasuolo—this radiant vintage necklace is a masterstroke of natural grandeur. The striking beads, perfectly graduated in scale from delicate to dramatic, glow in warm tones of vermilion and peach with soft swirling inclusions—hallmarks of untreated, high-quality coral harvested from the cold, deep waters north of Taiwan and Japan.

The necklace is anchored by a superbly domed central bead measuring an impressive 22mm in diameter, while its full 62cm strand carries a satisfying weight of 139 grams—an unmistakable sign of authenticity and substance. The 18K gold oval clasp, elegantly set with a matching cabochon coral, completes the design with vintage refinement.

Japanese Momo coral has been prized in both Asia and Europe since the late 19th century for its natural beauty and cultural symbolism. In ancient Chinese tradition, red coral represented longevity, vitality, and imperial authority—making this necklace more than a jewel: it is a talisman of fortune and distinction.

Materials: Natural Japanese Satsuma (Momo/Cerasuolo) coral. 18K gold clasp with coral cabochon

Colour: Vermilion with peach undertones and natural marbling

Length: 62 cm

Bead size: Up to 22mm

Weight: 139 gram

Condition: Professionally restrung for durability. Letter of authenticity included.