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Modern Mediterranean Red Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Red and Angel Skin Coral Bead Custom Cluster Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite red and white coral necklace! Features graduated genuine red coral and angel skin
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Late 20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

Red Corals, Diamonds, Sapphires Drops, White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
in 14K white gold structure, composed of 12 sections mounted with red rubrum coral square shape (14
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has Onyx and Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style. Size
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
big Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Red Coral Necklace Ball Size 11mm to 12mm Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning Natural Coral Necklace with stunning orange red color and lovely round shape! 11.2mm to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Austrian Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Flower Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
a lovely natural red coral cabochon. The pendant has a sleek drop design that incorporates the
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Enameled 14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
ring boasts a magnificent red coral cabochon! This Art Deco ring dates to about 1925 and red and black
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.30 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style. Size ITA: 14
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Enameled 14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
ring boasts a magnificent red coral cabochon! This Art Deco ring dates to about 1925 and red and black
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Red Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with a red coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds laterally and, up and below, by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Early Victorian Red Coral Old European and Rose Cut Diamonds Starburst Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a perfect example of a early 1800's Victorian Brooch with red coral and 1.25tcw of antique
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.50 Carat Red Coral and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage European 4.50 carat red coral and 14 carat yellow gold dress ring; part of
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Spheres, White Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Delicious Coral dangle earrings realized in 14k white
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1990s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Natural Red Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This 1890 Victorian ring pairs bright 14k yellow gold with a red coral cabochon whose natural color
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Ruby Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 1.70 Carats of Diamonds. This Bracelet
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

White Diamonds, Square Shape Red Coral, White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds that surround the coral and diamond links. diamonds 0.73kt coral 8.80gr tot weight 20.0gr r.f
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Amphora" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.70 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Emerald, Red Coral, Rose Gold, Snake Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold stucture, covered with 3,6 g of red coral paste, decorated on the head with 1,18 ct of emerald
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.31 Carat White Diamond Jade White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace has also Jadeite and Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.30 Carat White Diamond Jade White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace has also Jadeite and Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.55 Carat Diamond Jade White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

0.35 Carat White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. Size ITA: 15 Size USA: 7 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Red Corals Beaded Bracelet with Details in Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the message center. Lovely retro bracelet realized with 4 rows of 13.30 g red rubrum coral beads
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Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 1.0 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style. Size
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Rubies. This Ring has also a Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Ring is inspired
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Turquoise Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.70 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have also Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Tanzanites, Red Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing drop earrings in 14K rose gold structure, mounted with red coral drops at the bottom and a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.54 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Red Coral Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Triangle Shape Red Corals, White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
coral. Diamonds 1.03 kt Blue Sapphires 6.04 kt Coral 33.90 gr Tot.Weight 66.70 R.F ggieu For any
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.70 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Ring has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 We're a workshop so every piece
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Pearls, White Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Marvelous pendant in 14k white and rose gold structure mounted with a central rubrum
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

183.21 g Engraved Red Spheres Coral, Diamonds, White Gold Clasp, Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Magnificent and really unique, this coral necklace is a
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Antique Early 1900s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Mediterranean Red Coral Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish Mediterranean red coral cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 9.62 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.60 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 2.10 Carat Sapphire Jade Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Italy) Red Coral and Jadeite. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Jade 0.30 Carat White Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have also Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Jadeite. All our Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral Buttons Rose Gold and Silver Link Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with red rubrum coral in the center, surrounded by diamonds crown and link thanks to blue sapphires
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Vintage 1960s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Ruby Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also a big Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Red Coral, 14 Karat White Gold Two Leaves Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
one coral leaves with diamonds stem, and one diamonds leaves with coral steam. All mounted with 14K
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Vintage 1960s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate 4.5
Located in Torrance, CA
mounted high dome cabochon cut Mediterranean red coral measures 19mm x 13mm (estimated at 14 carats). The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral Flowers, Pearls, 14 Karat Gold PendantEarrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Refine and simple pendant earrings in 14K rose gold structure mounted with 2.70 g of 4 red coral
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.35 Carat White Diamond Jade Onyx White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Necklace has also Jadeite, Onyx and Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. The Length of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.35 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
14.30x18.0mm Onyx and a 11.0X8.5mm Mediterranean Red Coral (Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia, Italy). Size ITA: 16
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Red Coral, Diamonds, Tsavorite, Onyx 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the message center. Astonishing pair of dangle earrigns in 14k white gold structure, consisting of a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.40 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
big Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.10 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also a big Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral and Onyx. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.50 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Ring has also Onyx. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.40 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Ring has also Onyx. Size ITA: 14 USA: 7 This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.47 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Ring has also Onyx. Size ITA: 14 USA: 6 3/4 This Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 0.40 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Onyx and Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This Ring is inspired by Renaissance Style and it
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Ring has also Onyx. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 This Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx 0.18 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Ring has also Onyx. Size ITA: 16 USA: 7 1/2 This Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Jade 0.38 Carat White Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have also Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral, Onyx and Jadeite. All our Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Emerald Mediterranean Red Coral Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Bracelet has 36.00 Carats circa of Natural Cabochon Cut Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Red Coral Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 14k red coral jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 14k red coral jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 14k red coral jewelry from Luigi Ferrara, Marina J. and Okura Coral — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14k red coral jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 163 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Red Coral Jewelry?

On average, a piece of 14k red coral jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,110, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $128,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.