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Branch Coral Bead Necklace by Ivana Cella and a Pair of Coral Earclips
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Branch Coral Bead Necklace by Ivana Cella and a Pair of Coral Earclips
Meditteranean Sea
The eleven-strand bead necklace composed of irregular form of bright red corla beads of polished sections of coral branches measuring up to 10.0mm in diameter, completed with an 18K yellow gold clasp with engraved scrolling decoration and three cultured pearls, stamped 750. Length 18 in Together with a pair of earclips set with circular reddish orange coral cabochons, mounted in 18K yellow gold, accented with cabochon rubies and small circular-cut diamonds, height 3/4 in. (3)
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Please note this item cannot be shipped internationally as it may contain endangered materials.
Ivana Cella (1932-2020)
Originally a native of Rome, Italy, jewelry designer Ivana Cella discovered fossilized shark's teeth on the beach near her home in Jacksonville, Florida. She created a line of jewelry incorporating these 100,000-year-old teeth which, during the fossilization process, became imbued with exotic colors of green-black, tan or brown, taking on the color of the substances and minerals nearby.
Ivana combined these exotic teeth with coral and enameled accents and a lavish use of substantial 18K gold fittings. This combination was a reflection of both her Italian background and indicative of the 1970s era during which time these jewels were designed when gold was substantially less expense. Her line of jewelry was at that time carried by Bloomingdale's and Cartier in New York. Bonhams is honored to sell the remainder inventory of Ivana Cella.

