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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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Huge orangy pink Coral bead Necklace 18 yellow Gold Diamond Clasp Sabbadini
By Sabbadini
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful and impressive coral bead necklaces with 18 K yellow Gold Diamond clasp signed Sabbadini
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
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
18K Yellow Gold Pink, Red, and White Coral Bead Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Coral of varying shades and sizes graces this beaded necklace. The pattern forms a trio of coral
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Pink Sponge Coral Necklace
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pink Sponge Coral Opera Necklace. It depicts a long necklace with pink coral color porous
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
