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. The prices have tripled in the last 2 years. Think of buying coral 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.

This is an exquisite Victorian Era Multi-strand Red Coral Necklace. The coral is all natural Sardinian red coral that was all hand cut. The six strands of 3-4mm beads are strung on red silk. The beads on the first and last inch are all hand knotted, which makes the necklace stronger and prevents bead loss if there ever is a break. It is a sign of excellent quality. There is a 14Kt gold fluted tube clasp and filigree bead caps. The clasp is marked 14K and works perfectly. The necklace is in excellent condition, the coral is A+ with minimal visible pores or flaws. The color is very even and perfectly matched on each strand. See view A, View B, View C. See the clasp.

Length: 15 inches

This long coral necklace is really beautiful, it has the pink salmon color beads that the Victorians loved. The coral is Italian and is all natural and hand cut, the beads are very nicely polished have no pitting. The beads are hand knotted on silk and are graduated from 5mm to 9mm. The clasp is marked 14kt gold and is very secure. The necklace weighs 27.9 grams. View A, B, C  see the clasp.

Length: 22 inches

This is a lovely angel skin coral necklace. The pale pink coral beads are AA quality, all natural and haven't been treated or dyed in any way. The necklace is a wonderful quality and the coral has a nice, shiny luster. The coral beads are 9.5mm rounds that are hand knotted on a pale pink silk. It has a fancy sterling silver ball safety clasp that is inset with a row CZ's. The necklace is 19 inches long~ The necklace is in mint condition and has never been worn. It weighs 54 grams. See some other views-A, B, C, D, E

Length: 18 inches

A very pretty vintage red coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches that are over 1½ inches long in the center. The coral is a nice dark red color. There are handmade silver beads on the ends with a handmade silver hook clasp that is unmarked. ~ Circa 1970's. See view A, View B. See the clasp.

Length: 24 inches

Here is a very nice full dark red Italian coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches that are over 1¾ inches long in the center. It is strung on red silk nice and has a gold tone spring ring clasp that is unmarked. The coral has a wonderful polish and is a dark red color. See view A, B.~ Circa 1950's.

Length: 19 inches

Here is another nice dark red Italian coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches that are over 1½ inches long in the center. It is strung on red silk nice and has a brass barrel clasp that is unmarked. The coral has a wonderful polish and is a dark red color. See view A, B, C.~ Circa 1950's.

Length: 17 inches

Lovely vintage double red Italian coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has two strands of branches, some that average about 1/2 inch and are slightly graduated. The coral has a wonderful polish and is a nice orange red color. It has a beautiful gold tone round clasp that is very secure. See view A, View B, View C, See the clasp.~ Circa 1920.

Length: 16 inches

Lovely vintage red Italian coral necklace. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches, some that are over 1¾ inches long in the center. The coral has a wonderful polish and is a nice red color. It has silver cones and a handmade hook an eye clasp. The cones have impressed sunburst patterns. See view A, View B. See the clasp.

Length: 23 inches

Fabulous black coral necklace that has a large pendant. It is made with long tubes that are connected with silver tone rings. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. You can see the growth rings on the ends of the coral and on the pendant. The pendant is a large piece of coral that was cut at angle. It has a silver tone spring ring. See view A, View B. View C~ Circa 1960.

Length: 24 inches

Lovely vintage red Italian coral necklace and matching earrings. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches, some that are over 1¼ inches long in the center. The coral has a wonderful polish and is a nice red color. It has a gold tone spring ring clasp. The earrings are gold tone screw backs with the same red coral branches on them. Both pieces are unmarked. Circa 1920's. See view A, View B.

Length: Necklace 21 inches
               Earrings 2 inches

Lovely vintage salmon colored Italian coral necklace and matching earrings. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. It has graduated long spiky branches, some that are 1¼ inches long in the center. The coral has a wonderful polish and is a nice deep salmon color. It has a barrel screw clasp. The earrings are gold tone clip ons with the same salmon coral branches on them. Both pieces are unmarked. Circa 1940's. See view A, View B.

Length: Necklace 17 inches
               Earrings 2 inches

This is a black branch coral necklace with long branches in the front. There are smaller pieces all around the back and sides. It has matching earrings on gold tone french wires. The black coral is all hand polished and natural, it and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. The coral has been polished to a high sheen and is in terrific shape. The longest piece is 2 inches and it has a secure barrel clasp. This coral is getting rare and very hard to find. It's a real treasure. See view A, B. The necklace is unmarked. Circa 1960's.

Length: 22 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

Wow! What a wonderful coral lion necklace. This vintage necklace is composed of genuine tiger coral beads in multiple strands twisted together. The large lion pendant is a mosaic of tiger and black onyx and mother of pearl. It has a gold tone hook clasp. See view A, B, C. ~Circa 1970's.

Length: 23 inches -Pendant is 3 ¼ 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 apple coral necklace has a fabulous look. It is composed of rare apple coral graduated round beads. The beads range from 6mm-17mm. It is a beautiful necklace and it measures just over 23 inches. It is finished with a silver hook and eye clasp. Apple coral is almost extinct and can no longer be imported, so its very rare. See View A, View B and see the clasp. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 19 inches

An exquisite pair of vintage carved coral earrings on 14Kt posts; they are vintage Italian coral in a gorgeous dark pink color. The earrings are in their original jewelry box from Nikolas Jewelers. They are natural coral, untreated in this vibrant and even beautiful color. The coral was expertly carved in the shape of roses. They are in excellent condition and look like they were never worn. Marked 14Kt. See them in the box and other views A, B, C.

Size: 12mm

This vintage coral necklace is composed of rare blue denim coral and shell heishe beads. It has a large black fossilized shark's tooth as a pendant. It is finished with liquid silver beads and a silver barrel clasp. See View A, View B and a close-up of the pendant. It is in excellent condition - Circa 1970.

Length: 18½ inches

This is a dramatic, extra long black branch coral necklace. I have never seen a necklace with branches this long, it's just incredible. The black coral is all hand polished and natural, it and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. Most of the branches are over 1 1/2 inches and the longest pieces are over 2 inches. These long branches are very rare. There are black glass beads in between the branches and along the neck for comfort. The clasp is a silver barrel. This necklace is a runway, show stopper, you'll never see another like this again! See view A, View B, View C. See the clasp. The necklace is unmarked. Circa 1960's.

Length: 24 inches

Fabulous hand knotted 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 quality, they are completely black with no signs of brown growth rings; they are 9mm rounds handknotted on silk. The coral is all natural and hasn't been treated or dyed in any way. The clasp is a solid 14Kt gold lobster style. Never been worn and is in mint condition. See another view.

Length: 18 inches

This vintage necklace is composed of pretty angel skin branch coral beads. The coral is a soft pink color with some darker splashes of color. The branches are graduated and are extra long in the center. This is all natural coral. (It hasn't been dyed) The longest branches measure over 1 1/4 inches. It is finished with french wire and a sterling silver spring ring clasp. Weighs 58.6 grams. Circa 1940's. See View A, View B

Length: 18 inches

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