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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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Pink Coral Beaded Necklace with Oval Enhancer in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This high quality pink coral necklace has a striking pink oval enhancer in 18 Karat Gold with a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 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
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Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces

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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
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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
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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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Pink Coral Beaded, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous beaded necklace realized with pink coral spheres
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Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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