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What do coral beads mean?
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What coral beads mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In West Africa, people tend to associate coral beads with royalty and power. Coral beads first arrived in Benin, Africa, during the 16th century when the Portuguese traded them for local handicrafts. You'll find a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1960s Natural Pink Coral Graduated Bead Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in this significant natural Coral 15 mm Graduated Necklace. Each large coral graduated
Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Art Deco Pink Coral 14K Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Art Deco natural pink coral 14 karat gold single-strand beaded necklace. The coral beads of this
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
1950s Graduated White Coral Bead Necklace Beads
Located in Lexington, KY
! The coral is a soft white color accented with splotches of stunning peach and pink. The beads are in
Category
Vintage 1950s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Black Coral Beads and Pink Sapphire Necklace with 2.15 Carat Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
black coral beads and one pink sapphire bead that has been custom-made for this necklace.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Pink Coral 800 Karat Silver Onyx Beaded Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Smallest coral size 7 mm
Onyx bead size 11 mm
Length 41 cm (necklace close)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Silver
Natural Coral Bead Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
thoroughly handpicked coral beads, each radiating a mesmerizing gradient of pastel pinks to deep oranges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
