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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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Shop for Pink Coral Bead Necklace on 1stDibs
Vintage 1960’s 18K Yellow Gold Pink Coral Graduating Beaded Necklace 13.50mm 20”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful vintage pink coral bead necklace dating to the 1960s, showcasing the warm, natural color variation and distinctive mottled character that make genuine coral so desirable.
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 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.
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 bead ranges from15-10 mm in width. The necklace spans 25 inches long around the neckl...
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
There are 18 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
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...
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 disc shaped coral beads.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
