this item is truly super! this is so rare and SO very beautiful when on! I really want to keep it for myself! not very often you can find items like this! very well built, very substantial in size and RARE! in excellent condition! it is authentic late Art Deco medium Red natural not dyed coral necklace! the coral is natural and not dyed! the beads are very very slight faceted -maybe the facets got worn out from age and have lost their sharpness. the facets extremely very lightly noticeable only with close inspection. but the beads are still quite shiny and condition is excellent - never seen such a great condition!!the beads are in excellent antique condition with almost no imperfections and no cracks!! please see photos.the coral probably is of good quality since in excellent condition after so many decades! the beads are around 6.7mm each long and different in width. this necklace came directly from Romania (was made during Art Deco era (after 1920s)! each bead sits on a thick chain link - please see photos. it looks like very thick chain with beads strung on each link! the clasp features old cut Crystal and stamped 925 (looks like older font hallmark). Hallmarking process started after 1920s approx. it is approx 17" when clasped and approx 27g! the cross is really big -55mm long approx with the bail and 38mm wide and can not be removed from the necklace. ?smoke free environment! fast free USA shipping! comes in a jewelry case! ready to be worn/gifted immediately! fast priority international delivery with tracking/signature! more photos available, please contact me thank you and please look at my other items! my apologies, I can not review offers on this item.