Red Coral Cabochon
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dome Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Coral, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Coral, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Signet Rings
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Carnelian
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Fashion Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings
Coral, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
20th Century More Rings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century More Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
20th Century European Fashion Rings
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Brooches
Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Dome Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow 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, 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.
- 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.