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What do coral beads mean?

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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
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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. The necklace with a length of 48 cm has a total of 26 coral beads graduating from...
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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 four strands of light orange/pink coral beads ranging from 4.5-4.7mm.
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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 bead ranges from15-10 mm in width. The necklace spans 25 inches long around the neckl...
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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
There are 18 black coral beads and one pink sapphire bead that has been custom-made for this necklace.
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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
Clasp 800 karat silver beaded necklace.Handmade by our artisans assembled with pink coral and onyx Total weight 96.30 grams Only coral weight 51 grams Biggest coral size 13 mm Small...
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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 disc shaped coral beads.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

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