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Art Deco Style Pink Coral White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats Round Cut Emerald. This Ring has a 11.00 Carats (2.20 Grams) Cabochon Cut Pink Coral. Size ITA
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Multi Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Mottled Pink Angle Skin Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Alex Jona Coral Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
cushion cut tanzanite weighing 2,09 carats, white diamonds weighing 0,05 carats, suspending two coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage ScorpionDiamond Coral 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
the scorpion has 1 coral, oval shaped cabochon, claw prong set, measuring at 21mm x 12mm. There are
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

60s Vintage Angel Skin Coral Sodalite Ring Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Skal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage angel skin coral sodalite cocktail ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum Carved Coral Dolphin Clip Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Carved Coral, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Cabochon Emerald Dolphin Clip-Brooch is a
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Platinum

Coral with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Coral 5.95 carats with Ruby 1.78 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angel Skin Coral Ruby Ring 1970s Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Cabochon cut coral measures 8mm x 6mm (estimated at 1.25 carats each - 7.50 carats total estimated weight
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Angel Skin Coral Smiling Buddha Face Gold Ring with Emerald Third Eye
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This joyful smiling Buddha is carved out of angel skin coral with a prong set emerald urna (the
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a central Natural Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Red, White Coral and Chrysoprase 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
begins with a cabochon cut of fiery red coral, which is secured by 18k yellow gold bars. Suspending below
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Coral and Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
, decorated with pear-shaped cabochon coral and black onyx, further accented by round cut diamonds. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

ZUNI ARTIST Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Corals Turquoises
By Zuni
Located in Miami, FL
polished finish and is embellished with carvings of natural vivid red corals and blue turquoises from
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eostre Type A Jadeite, Red Coral, Solid Opal and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
, it has a large type A green jadeite cabochon with a red coral bale. On the other side, you have a
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orange Red Coral Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
(approx.) Momo coral in claw setting, the ring is decorated with French cut emeralds and diamonds on both
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Angel Skin Coral Pearl Ring Solid Yellow Gold Navette US Size 4
Located in Greer, SC
Fabulous vintage 14k solid yellow gold ring featuring an eye catching angel skin coral centerpiece
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angle Skin Coral Rainbow Sapphire Clip-On Earring in 18k Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the heart of this masterpiece lies a striking 37.85 carats of angel skin coral, known for its delicate
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Red Coral Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fine red coral, serving as the monkeys perch. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the design is further
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.60ct Coral and Diamond Earrings, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. The central, cabochon cut, coral gemstones are 1.30 carat a piece and are set into 15 carat yellow
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Ruby Coral Purse in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
coral and diamonds. The frame trimmed with circular-cut diamond and cabochon coral, mounted in platinum
Category

20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Kenneth Jay Lane Ladybug Runway Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Ladybug Gold tone Brooch Pin by Designer Kenneth Jay
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Orange Red Coral Black Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
dinner ring. The combination of coral, diamond, emerald and black onyx are crafted in 14k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co., Paloma Picasso Coral and Diamond Earrings, 1980
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Weston, MA
is made from a generous-sized deep red cabochon coral, imbedded at the center with a bright full-cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Coral Diamond Ring Sz 5 Small Oval Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut angel skin coral measures 12mm x 5.5mm. The coral is in good condition
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 7.27 Carat Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut red coral. The lower border of the design has an applied groove decorated and scalloped edged
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K and Ox Blood Red Coral Large and Bold Vintage Ring, Circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold large and bold ring centering a deep red/orange (oxblood) natural coral bead
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Vintage 1960s North American Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Red Coral Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Type: Coral Shape: Oval Cabochon Size: 14 x 10 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 4.05 Carat (approx.) Accent
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Zuni Native American Sun Face Ring, Turquoise, Coral, Abalone Ring Size US 5
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Native American Zuni Sun Face ring, decorated with sleeping beauty turquoise, coral
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20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has a 6.00 Carats Cabochon Cut Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This Ring is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chaumet 1970 Paris Retro Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold with Red Coral Carvings
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
. Embellished with 5 carved oval pieces of reddish coral. This ring have a weight of 15.95 grams with an actual
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Coral and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
and cabochon coral frame. Each of the ring shoulders have 3 diamond accents. The bottom of the
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Eagle Necklace in 18K Gold, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise Mosaics
Located in London, GB
beautiful coral. This divine necklace comprises a stunning detailed, hand-precision eagle motif charm in
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Vintage 1970s Egyptian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
beautiful clasp has a rectangular shape with two round cabochon coral stones, each decorated with a rope
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Coral 14 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
openwork and scalloped gold clasp is set with a single coral round cabochon stone. Between the round coral
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Mayor s Coral Diamond Green Carnelian Owl Brooch, French
By MAYORS
Located in New York, NY
Mayor's Coral Diamond Green Carnelian Owl Brooch, French An adorable owl made of coral with green
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Enamel Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has also Enamel. This Ring has a 8.00 Carats Cabochon
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, E...

Boucheron Paris 1970 Classic Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Lapis and Coral
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
at the sides by two curvilears elements carved from white coral. Has a total weight of 9.95 grams
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Vintage 1970s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1890 Italian Dangle Drop Earrings In I4Kt Yellow Gold With Red Corals
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in bar settings, with an arrangement of 22 mixed cabochon cuts carved from natural vivid red coral
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Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Oxblood Coral with 3.3 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Southport, CT
Oxblood Coral Pear-shaped Cabochon 19.83 x 10.89 x 7.95 mm 2 Oxblood Coral Round Cabochon 7.5 x 8.0 x 6.3
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Marquise Navette Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: coral, 1 stone marquise cabochon 8 x 3.7 mm Ring Size 4.5 Length: 8.3 mm Weight: .9 dwts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Coral Three Strand Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
, approx. 8.5mm - 9mm 1 round cabochon pinkish orange coral, approx. 10mm 301 round pinkish orange coral
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Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1970 by Donald Claflin Sculptural Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, with a cubic geometric element of 8 x 8 x 8 mm carved from natural reddish salmon coral. The figure of
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris 1970 Modernist Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Coral
Located in Miami, FL
can be easily done. Coral: Mount with 2 fancy cabochons cut, carved from natural salmon pink coral
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1950 Button Clip Earrings in 14kt Yellow Gold 86.84 Cts Angels Coral
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and mounted with a pair of double round cabochon cut (20 x 20 x 15
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Vintage 1950s American Post-War Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum Yellow Gold Amethyst, Coral and Rock Crystal Star Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Coral And Rock Crystal Star Brooch. An exciting
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

French 19th Century Coral and Pearl Cross Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of large 18 carat gold earrings with cabochon corals and small half natural pearls in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930 Enamelled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Red Ox Blood Coral
Located in Miami, FL
the center with one round bullet cabochon cut (15 x 15.2 x 13.5 mm) carved from natural sardinian Red
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

60s Coral Diamond Swirl Ring Sz 4.75 Vintage 14k Gold Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage coral & diamond 'swirl' ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Coral
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Corallium Rubrum Red Coral Necklace with 14kt Gold Clasp
Located in Rotterdam, NL
is set with an oval cabochon-cut red coral and features an elegant floral motif, combining beauty
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Assael Coral Diamond Earrings Tahitian South Sea Pearls Estate 18k White Gold
By Assael
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Assael angel skin coral, diamond & Tahitian South Sea pearl earrings crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aldo Cipullo 1970 Graduated Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold with Red Coral and Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Coral and Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
. Hand set with awesome 6tcw Cabochon Red Coral Gemstones and enhanced with Briolette and 0.80tcw RBC and
Category

Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.23 Cts In Diamonds Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
curved cabochon cut carved from natural Sardinian red coral with a weight of about 2 carats. Weight: 9.5
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral, Jade and Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold jade and coral ring by David Webb. Features an oval polished piece of jade in the
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Coral "Pussy Willow" Choker-Length Necklace in 18 Karat 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This sprig of richly hued coral buds was originally a brooch, probably made in the 1960s or early
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Chrysoprase, Coral, And Diamond Necklace And Earrings Suite.
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
shrimp design, set with total of 4 cabochon cut chrysoprase and 2 cabochon cut coral panels. Crafted in
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sardinian Red Coral Sapphire Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Fine Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Sardinian red coral, sapphire & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...

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Coral Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact coral cabochon you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 589 antique edition and 218 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a coral cabochon may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a coral cabochon has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Alexia Gryllaki and Van Cleef Arpels are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a coral cabochon, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Coral Cabochon?

Prices for a coral cabochon can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $159,670, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,931.

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.