Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What do coral beads mean?

1 Answer
What do coral beads mean?
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
Shop for Pink Coral Bead Necklace on 1stDibs
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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Angel Orange and Pink Coral Bead Necklace with Fancy Swan Tassel
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre-owned vintage 18K yellow gold diamond and angel coral bead tassel necklace. The necklace has
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

Elegant 14kt Yellow Gold Pink Coral and Diamond Beaded Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant 14-karat yellow gold necklace, a refined jewel that combines the purity of pink coral with
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Shop All