Coral Jewellery Museum
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.
Giovanni Ascione established the foundation for this museum in 1855 during the reign of Ferdinando II, starting with natural coral processing from Mediterranean waters.
The museum collection represents the techniques of Neapolitan coral craftsmanship, including pieces created for international exhibitions and royal families across Europe.
Located inside Galleria Umberto I shopping gallery, the museum provides wheelchair access and receives approximately 600 visitors annually to explore its exhibitions.
The museum exhibits a precious parure manufactured in 1934 for Farida of Egypt, demonstrating the high level of artistry in coral jewelry making.
Location: Naples
Official opening: December 11, 2001
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Phone: +39081421111
Email: info@museodelcorallo.it
Website: http://museodelcorallo.it
GPS coordinates: 40.83813,14.24965
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:52
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