Vintage Coral Jewelry

Coral jewelry has a timeless appeal, and is more popular than ever today. It's really our specialty and one of our favorite types of jewelry. The demand for coral continues to grow despite new trade and harvesting regulations.  All of our coral jewelry is vintage and has been in the U.S. for many years. Coral is an organic gemstone and unfortunately, coral reefs are endangered. They are threatened by warming ocean waters, harmful bacteria, pollution, and destructive fishing methods. Fine coral jewelry is getting rarer and more expensive all the time. Think of it like an investment, the price of coral jewelry will go up, because the supply is very limited.

The premier coral on the market is still "oxblood" red coral which is from the species Corallium. Most of it is harvested in the deep waters of the Mediterranean, and then polished and cut in Italy or Japan. Pink or Angel skin coral is always popular and commands a high price too. We have some pieces that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere.  Lots of our customers say they didn't even know there were so many different types and colors of corals.  Did you know it occurs naturally in lavender, black, blue, white, and of course every spectrum of red. Many people have never seen real Apple or Tiger coral.  You have not been able to import it into the USA for decades, so the only sources are antique and vintage pieces. We also have a great supply loose coral beads available, if you want to make your own jewelry. Please contact us if you are looking for coral jewelry you can't find, we have a lot more coral than we can list.

Beautiful red coral necklace with a sterling silver filigree clasp. The slide clasp is really pretty and unusual. It is decorated with coral beads on the top of an intricate filigree design. The red coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. This is an extra long necklace with graduated branches from ½ inch to 1¼ inch. ~ Circa 1940's - unsigned. See another view. See the clasp.

Length: 27½ inches

Native American red coral necklace with hand made sterling rounds and sterling hook to finish it off. This coral is cut in thin slices that are rough and in a Heishe style. It is a rare dark red oxblood color. It has been restrung and is in excellent condition~ Circa 1950. See another view. See the clasp.

Length: 17 inches

This is a Native American red branch coral necklace with handmade sterling silver beads. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. The coral is a nice dark red color and it has a handmade sterling silver figure 8 clasp and hook. The silver has a dark patina on it. The necklace is and extra long 24 ½ inches long~ See another close up. The necklace is unmarked.

Length: 24½ inches

This angel skin coral necklace is really spectacular it has all the characteristics you want in a fine coral necklace. The angel skin coral is Italian and is a very uniform pale pink color. It is very well matched and has no blotches or blemishes it is AA quality. The beads are 9.5mm and are hand knotted on light pink silk. It has a lovely hand carved rose pendant out of angel skin coral as well. The clasp is 14kt gold and is very secure. This special necklace has the finest of everything, Circa 1970. Angel Skin coral of this quality is rare and highly sought after by coral collectors, it is the rarest and most desireable coral. This is the finest coral necklace we have ever had for sale. See a close-up and another view,   see the clasp.

Length: 19 ½ inches

Lovely necklace made with natural pink coral beads that have alternating barrel shaped beads and rounds. The round beads are 4mm and barrels are approx. 6x9mm. The coral is a beautiful natural pink color with a high polish and has not been dyed. It has a silver tone barrel clasp. Circa 1980.

Length: 17½ inches

The combination of red coral and turquoise has long been a favorite of Native American jewelry makers. Here we find a pretty example of these gemstones in a nice choker. The dark red coral is in a barrel shape and is highly polished and all natural. It has a handmade silver hook and eye clasp and is in excellent condition~ Circa 1960.

Length: 16 inches

This vintage necklace is composed of pretty delicate branch coral beads in a salmon pink color. The branches alternate between long and short through out the middle of the necklace, and finish with only short ones closest to the clasp. This is very high quality natural coral with excellent color saturation and no visible pores or flaws. (It hasn't been dyed) The longest branches measure over 1 1/4 inches. Closes with a barrel clasp. Circa 1970 - from old jewelry store, never worn.

Length: 22 inches

This vintage necklace is composed of pretty branch coral beads mixed with gold rounds and a gold filigree bead in the center. The coral is medium pink branches with some white on the tips. The branches are graduated and are extra long in the center. This is high quality natural coral that hasn't been dyed) The longest branches measure about 1 inch. It is finished with a gorgeous gold filigree pearl clasp. Circa 1970. See the clasp.

Length: 18 inches

This vintage necklace is composed of pretty branch coral beads. The coral is a medium pink color with some white on the tips. They are slightly darker and have more color than some of the other angel skin pieces we have. The branches are graduated and are extra long in the center. This is a very high quality natural coral. (It hasn't been dyed) The longest branches measure over 1 1/2 inches. It is finished with gold beads and a barrel clasp. Circa 1970.

Length: 22½ inches

Another wonderful coral lion necklace. This vintage necklace is composed of genuine apple coral beads in multiple strands twisted together and accented with gold rounds. The large lion pendant is a mosaic of tiger and apple coral along with black onyx and mother of pearl. It has a gold tone barrel clasp. See the back ~Circa 1970's.

Length: 26 inches -Pendant is 3 ½ inches

Natural red coral beads are the star of this bracelet. There are six strands coral beads strung on red silk so they twist and drape beautifully. The coral is a dark red color, A++ quality and it has been polished to a smooth finish. It is natural coral that hasn't been treated or dyed. It has sterling beads to finish it and a sterling spring ring. Circa 1970's

Length: 7½ inches

Natural red coral branch that has been polished to perfection. You can't see any pores, flaws or spots in it. The coral is oxblood Italian, that is a dark red color, and very high quality. It is a rare thick branch of natural coral that hasn't been treated or dyed. It is 8mm thick and 1 ¾ inches long. It has a silver tone pin back, See the back. See another view. Circa 1920's

Length: 1¾ inches

Lovely necklace made with natural salmon colored coral beads. The beads alternate between barrels and rounds. The round beads are 5mm and the barrels are approx. 5x7mm. The coral is a beautiful natural color with a high polish and has not been dyed. It has a 14kt gold spring ring and eye clasp. Circa 1980. See a close up of coral and the clasp.

Length: 22 inches

An exquisite pair of antique red coral earrings; they are vintage Victorian Italian red coral in a grape motif. The earrings are composed of many intertwined genuine coral beads. They are natural coral, untreated in this vibrant, beautiful color. The earrings are sterling silver with a gilt (gold wash). The earrings are shepherd hooks decorated with ribbon bows and a single coral bead with the clusters dangling below. There are lovely chased grape leaves adorning the top of the coral beads. They are in excellent condition and are marked 925~ Circa 1900's. See the backs.

Size: 1 ¾ inches

Fabulous estate earrings from the famous jewelry maker - Gavilane in Paris. They are heavy gold filled earrings in a textured gold setting with pieces of genuine red coral on each spoke. There are also 6 crystal rhinestones on each earring. The earring backs are clip ons. Striking design, came from the estate of a coral collector. They are in excellent condition and are signed Gavilane Paris ~ Circa 1960's. See the back.

Size: 2 inches

Fabulous opera length, black coral necklace. It is made with beautiful AA quality round coral beads that all have been polished to an extra high gloss. These beads are a rare find in this size and quality; they are graduated from 8mm to 15mm. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. The matching clasp is gold filled with a black coral cabochon. Never been worn and is in mint condition ~ Circa 1960.

Length: 29½ inches

Beautiful triple strand red noble coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has a lovely rope style gold safety clasp that tested as 14KT. The branches are graduated with the longest ones measuring about ¾ of an inch. ~ Circa 1970. See the clasp

Length: 18 inches

Dramatic silver and coral necklace and earring set. It is constructed of silver round and tube beads with long paddle shaped spears. The spear pendants drape beautifully and it has an elegant look. The red coral cabochons are the highest quality as is the overall workmanship on this piece. There is a handmade hook closure. The matching pierced earrings feature two of the dangling spear pendants with coral. It is in perfect condition and is unmarked. See close up of the coral and the back.

Length: 18 inches + pendants add 2¾ inches
Earrings: 2¼ inches

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