Coral Jewellery Museum, Coral craft museum in Galleria Umberto I, Naples, Italy.
The Coral Jewellery Museum displays a collection of coral jewelry, cameos, and artifacts crafted between 1805 and 1950 in different exhibition rooms. The pieces come from Mediterranean coral processing and document the development of this craft tradition across several decades.
Giovanni Ascione laid the foundation for this museum in 1855 during the reign of Ferdinando II, starting with natural coral processing from Mediterranean waters. The institution grew as a record of a local craft tradition that reached its peak in this period and later gained recognition worldwide.
The collection shows techniques of Neapolitan coral craftsmanship passed down through generations and visible in the artful pieces on display. Visitors can see how local artisans transformed coral into elaborate jewelry made for European royal courts and international exhibitions.
The museum is located inside Galleria Umberto I and is wheelchair accessible. The location in this shopping gallery makes it easy to reach for visitors already in the area or exploring nearby shops.
The museum holds a precious jewelry set made in 1934 for Farida of Egypt, showing the extraordinary craftsmanship of these artisans. This piece is often overlooked by visitors despite being one of the most notable works in the collection.
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