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Vintage Natural Red Coral (Corallium Rubrum) Branch Pendant with Silver Cap
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Celebrate the organic elegance of the Mediterranean with this vintage red coral branch pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

FRANCESCO LOFFREDO Flexible Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Red Corals
By Loffredo
Located in Miami, FL
in the city of Caserta Italy by the jewelry house of Francesco Loffredo, back in the late 1970's. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Red Coral Tutti Frutti Necklace Solid 9 KT Rose Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Tutti Frutti of attractive red Coral is set in the middle, this is entirely hand worked of Natural Red
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Coral Torchon Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple torchon necklace realized with 45.50 gr of red coral and a simple closure realized in 18k
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
gold ear wires. 1870's USA, Italian coral. Length 1 1/8", Coral tablet .75". SHIPPING ONLY TO
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Earrings White Gold Diamonds and Red Coral from Mediterranean Sea
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Earrings White Gold with Diamonds and Red Coral from Mediterranean Sea. The "A" Collection
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds, Red Coral, 18K White Gold Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Graceful necklace in 18k white gold composed of just two simple elements: coral and diamonds. coral
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Corals, Blue Sapphires, Diamonds White Gold Flowery Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
flowery pattern: the white gold structure is entirely mounted with flowers made of red rubrum coral, blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Etruscan Revival Engraved Precious Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Very fine antique Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold engraved precious red coral cross 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant White Gold Carved Translucent Jade, Solitaire Diamond, Red Coral
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Coral from Mediterrenean Sea. The Live Tradition of Jadeite in a Contemporary Italian Design. Tradition
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Embrace Classic with Red Coral, Diamonds for Gold Hoop Earrings
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace Classic with Red Coral, Diamonds for Gold Hoop Earrings The Embrace Collection is
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2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Red Coral Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
sapphires, emeralds, rubies. Diamonds 1.50 kt Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies 3.80 kt Coral 15.00 gr/ 2.40 cm x
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Diamonds, Rubies, Red Coral, Pearls, White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
(8mm) with central diamond in the upper part, followed by ruby flowers, pink coral decorations and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

NEAPOLITAN Vintage Vivid Red Coral Dangle-Drops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
carved from natural vivid red corals. They are fitted at the reverse with gold posts for pierced ears and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Pink and Red Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
different shape of pink and red coral. Diamonds 0.49 ct Pink and Red Coral 1.60 g Total Weight 19 g R.F
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Coral Spheres, White Diamonds, Platinum Clip-on Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
white diamonds and adorned with 2 oxblood coral spheres. This earring is totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Platinum

Green Agate, Red Coral Sphetres, Diamonds, 14K White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, with 0.42 ct diamonds, 3 g coral beads and green agate details from 1.90 g. Total weight g 8.60
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

"Costis" Pencil Pendant - Pave 1.97 cts Red Spinels, Diamond Point, Coral
Located in Athens, GR
Coral top. Pendant, hand-crafted 18K Yellow Gold, pave' with 1.97 carats of Red Spinels and a Black
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Coral, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14k white gold mounted with a central coral surrounded by a crown of intense blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

White Diamonds, Red Coral, Letter Shape, White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Delicious coral and diamonds pendant in 14kt of white gold. diamonds0.55kt coral 9.00gr tot weight
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18Kt Rose Gold with Aquamarine White Diamonds Red Coral Pendant
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Beautiful bouchet of flowers create a unique jewel made in Italy by Stanoppi Jewellery since 1948
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Red Coral, Emeralds, Jade Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
g jade, 0.80 g coral. Total weight g 6.95 Diamonds ct 0.26 Coral g 0.80 Jade g 0.40 Total weight g
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 9k Gold, Silver

Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18kt Gold Clasp. The Coral is from the Mediteranean Sea, its
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamonds, Tsavorites, Red Coral, 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
red rubrum coral. Finally the chain of the pendant is in 18K yellow gold. Diamonds 3.01 ct Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Red Coral Ring Sterling Silver 925 and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ring with a Brilliant Coral stone Cabochon cut. Natural Coral ! (none treated) Approx stone
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Etruscan Revival Carved Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
. Highly unusual, stunning design with interesting historical relevance. Lovely, rich red coral. Condition
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Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Ruby Mother of Pearl Gold Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of Rubies. These Cufflinks have Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral These Cufflinks have also
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Red Corals Rose Gold Link Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with 14.79 ct of blue sapphires flowers and 1.80 g of red rubrum coral flowers. The flowers are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Carimati Red Coral Yellow Gold Large Round Clip-On Earrings
By Carimati
Located in New York, NY
cabochon red corals measuring 18.40mm x 11.30mm and 18.15mm x 10.85mm. These lever-back clip-on earrings
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Mediterranean Red Coral Enamel Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
18K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have Enamel. These Earrings have Red Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamonds, Red Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
earring is formed by 3 squared lapis lazuli, 3 squared rubrum coral and 2 little squares of white gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Shape Red Corals, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rose Gold Link Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
from ct 16.34, and precious Mediterranean red coral from 4.50 grams. Total weight gr 53.5. Diamonds ct
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro More Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Turquoise Red Coral Raw Silver Chocker Beaded Necklace Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
: Natural Turquoise, Red Raw Coral • Total length 44 cm • Total weight 107 g We have legal permits to
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mediterranean Red Coral Turquoise Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Turquoise. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Black and Red Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
part; in the middle, diamonds and, as pendant, a coral. This pendant was totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

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

Red Coral, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Amphoras-Shape Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
are embellishes by red rubrum coral and details with diamonds. Thise pair of earrings is totally
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Red Coral Leave, 14K White Gold, Leaves Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming Pendant in 14kt White Gold with Diamonds and Coral Diamonds ct 0.33 Coral gr 0.80 Total
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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Red Coral Flowers, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
are totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they are in perfect conditions. Coral 1.2 gr
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Red Coral Blue Sapphires Diamonds Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming 14 kt roseand white gold animal ring with 0.50 g of red coral, 0.50 ct of blue sapphires
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral Blue Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold "Jolly" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Sardinia, Italy) Coral. This Pendant has a 0.10 Carats Ruby. This Pendant has a 0.10 Carats Emerald. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Emeralds. This Pendant has a Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Carved Coral. We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Red Corals, Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Dangle earrings in 14k yellow gold mounted with diamonds emeralds blue sapphires and coral
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1990s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Red Coral Button, Diamonds, Emerald, 14K White and Rose Gold Bird Shape Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Lovely brooch in 14k rose and white gold, realized with a central red rubrum coral , enriched all
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Emeralds. This Pendant has a Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Carved Coral. We're a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Branch Coral and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
4 strand genuine branch coral and faux pearl necklace. Luxurious drape. 24" x 1.5" with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

Blue Sapphire Ruby Emerald Mediterranean Red Coral Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
) Red Coral. These Earrings have also their matching Ring. These Earrings ara available in different
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Corals, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous retrò bracelet in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with red coral rhombuses and, between
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Mid Century 67.00 Ct Red Coral 2.90 CT Diamond Rare Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Hollywood or la Dolce Vita style Set with a large intense deep OX Blood stunning Red Coral estimate 67.00 Ct
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Turquoise Rock Crystal Red Coral Silver Chocker Beaded Necklace INTINI Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
: Natural Turquoise, Salmon Red Coral, Rock Crystal • Total length 46 cm • Total weight 178 g We have legal
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art-Deco c1920 s Mediterranean Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace, 10mm-5mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace I s dating back to Art-Deco period Composed of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Frogs Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Treated Emeralds. This Bracelet has circa 18.00g of Handcut Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar
Located in New York, NY
Victorian dog collar of multi strands of genuine antique coral beads with gold stations. Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Frog" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Red Coral White Diamond Ruby Emerald Aquamarine Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Italy) Red Coral. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...

Intini Jewels Pink Silver Shell Shape Dangle Summer Red Coral Boho Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
embedded with Natural Red Coral. • Pink Silver • Red Coral chips • Total length 2.8 cm • Total weight 2.4
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Italian Red Coral Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of italian red coral jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 20 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of italian red coral jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of italian red coral jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and UnoAErre are consistently popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an object in our assortment of italian red coral jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is an Italian Red Coral Jewelry?

On average, a piece of italian red coral jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,193, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $11,086 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.