Red Coral Cabochon
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Band Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century German Chain Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Engagement Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Chain Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Native American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Gold
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Coral, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Beaded Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Fashion Rings
Coral, Onyx, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Stud Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Coral, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Brooches
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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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.
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- What is red coral jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Red coral jewelry is the term for decorative accessories like necklaces and bracelets that feature a red stone sourced from natural coral. Usually, the coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of red coral jewelry.
- Is Red Coral valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Red coral is the most valuable of all precious coral and is frequently harvested for jewelry. It is a species from the Mediterranean and Pacific Ocean and famous for its intensely red color.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different methods available to test if your red coral is authentic. Red coral beads should be smooth to the touch, not rough, even when examined up close. Another easy test is to drop them in a glass of milk and see if the milk changes to a red color. If the milk turns red, then your red coral is the real deal. Since imitation red coral is often made of glass, you can also give it a tap and see if it feels like glass. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted red coral jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021To identify if the red coral is real, put your stone in a glass of milk. If the milk changes color, your stone is a real one. Additionally, you can view it through a magnifying glass. If you observe a texture, your red coral is genuine — a fake one will generally be smooth with no texture. Find red coral jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tibetan red coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. Although the name implies that it is red, many examples of the coral are a dark salmon or bright orange color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tibetan red coral jewelry and decorative objects.