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Carved Coral Charm

Hand Carved Italian Coral and Onyx Charm Bracelet, in Gold with Blackened Steel
Hand Carved Italian Coral and Onyx Charm Bracelet, in Gold with Blackened Steel

Hand Carved Italian Coral and Onyx Charm Bracelet, in Gold with Blackened Steel

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

coral charms that have been hand carved into happy Buddhas and deities. Set with onyx beads, 18k yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Charm Bracelets

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Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, Yel...

Carved Jade Amber Coral Citrine Charm Necklace Rabbit Monkey Koi
Carved Jade Amber Coral Citrine Charm Necklace Rabbit Monkey Koi

Carved Jade Amber Coral Citrine Charm Necklace Rabbit Monkey Koi

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning 10 Feet Long Multi Gem Necklace with carved charms in Jade and Amber in the form

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Amber, Citrine, Coral, Blue Topaz

Coral Monkey Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved
Coral Monkey Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved

Coral Monkey Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved

Located in New York, NY

magnificent early carved coral jewels. The coral is set in 18 Karat Gold. The monkey pendant charm is such a

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Large Gold and Carved Coral Art Deco Confucius in a Pagoda Charm Pendant
Large Gold and Carved Coral Art Deco Confucius in a Pagoda Charm Pendant

Large Gold and Carved Coral Art Deco Confucius in a Pagoda Charm Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

inches and weighing 22.7 grams. The center featuring a finely detailed carved Coral Confucius figure.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Coral Buddha Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Gold Coral Buddha Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Gold Coral Buddha Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A charming carved coral sitting buddha charm pendant. This vintage coral buddha charm pendant is

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage Coral Buddha Charm Pendant 10k Gold, Mid-20th Century, 4.2g
Vintage Coral Buddha Charm Pendant 10k Gold, Mid-20th Century, 4.2g

Vintage Coral Buddha Charm Pendant 10k Gold, Mid-20th Century, 4.2g

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage coral Buddha charm carved in natural coral and mounted in 10k gold. The figure is flat

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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Coral Turtle Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Alex Jona Coral Turtle Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

Alex Jona Coral Turtle Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

a carved turtle-shaped red coral charm. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 7.25" Carved Amethyst Multi Gemstone Shape Slide Charm Bracelet
Vintage 14K Gold 7.25" Carved Amethyst Multi Gemstone Shape Slide Charm Bracelet

Vintage 14K Gold 7.25" Carved Amethyst Multi Gemstone Shape Slide Charm Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

charm at the center of the bracelet features an oval cabochon cut amethyst, in which has been

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20th Century Link Bracelets

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Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Coral, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold,...

Man In Hat Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved
Man In Hat Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved

Man In Hat Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Carved

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique Art Deco Pendant or Charm of a Man In a Hat in gorgeous hand carved

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Coral Hand Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Antique Coral Hand Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1880

Antique Coral Hand Necklace of 14k Gold, Circa 1880

Located in Lewisburg, PA

1880) captivates with its intricate detail and whimsical adornments. The finely carved coral hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

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Carved Strawberry Red Coral Charm Necklace
Carved Strawberry Red Coral Charm Necklace

Carved Strawberry Red Coral Charm Necklace

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H 0.5 in W 0.38 in L 18 in

Carved Strawberry Red Coral Charm Necklace

Located in New York, NY

1930s 1/20th 12K gold-filled necklace with red coral strawberry charm. Charm: .38"W x .5"H. Clasp

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Coral

Carved Coral Charm Bracelet
Carved Coral Charm Bracelet

Carved Coral Charm Bracelet

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Charming little renderings of carved coral creatures, inter-spaced with coral beads and strung on a

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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

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Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Charms on a Gold Bracelet One-of-a-Kind
Coral Charms on a Gold Bracelet One-of-a-Kind

Coral Charms on a Gold Bracelet One-of-a-Kind

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 14k. Festooned with an assortment of whimsical carved coral charms, this unique

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Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pig Charm Carved Coral 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Vintage Pig Charm Carved Coral 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Vintage Pig Charm Carved Coral 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage pig charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. Carved coral measures 20mm x 9mm

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Vintage Mermaid Bracelet.  Chunky Sterling Silver.
Carved Coral Vintage Mermaid Bracelet.  Chunky Sterling Silver.

Carved Coral Vintage Mermaid Bracelet. Chunky Sterling Silver.

Located in University City, MO

Interesting and unusual vintage bracelet of carved coral mermaids bevel set in sterling silver

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

18K Carved Coral Buddha Charm
18K Carved Coral Buddha Charm

18K Carved Coral Buddha Charm

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W 0.63 in L 0.94 in

18K Carved Coral Buddha Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 18 karat yellow gold carved coral buddha charm. This charm features a carved coral stone

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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Grumpy Charm Carved Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Figural Jewelry
Vintage Grumpy Charm Carved Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Figural Jewelry

Vintage Grumpy Charm Carved Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Figural Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Grumpy charm (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Coral

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Italian Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Blackened Steel
Hand Carved Italian Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Blackened Steel

Hand Carved Italian Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold Charm Necklace with Blackened Steel

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unusual charm necklace is made of blackened steel and features 5 Mediterranean coral beads

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainle...

Vintage Carved Coral Faces Gold Pendant
Vintage Carved Coral Faces Gold Pendant

Vintage Carved Coral Faces Gold Pendant

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1950s Vintage two carved coral faces yellow gold charm pendant made in 18k yellow gold. Very cute

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18k Coral Figa Charm Pendant Necklace
Victorian 18k Coral Figa Charm Pendant Necklace

Victorian 18k Coral Figa Charm Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

-dimensional detail, and holds a trio of carved coral charms that hang from an ellipse-shaped ring. They dangle

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Pig Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Pig Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Pig Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

An antique 14 karat yellow gold carved coral pig charm. This Victorian charm features a solid piece

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Style Carved Coral & 14k Gold Pointing Hand Charm / Pendant
Antique Victorian Style Carved Coral & 14k Gold Pointing Hand Charm / Pendant

Antique Victorian Style Carved Coral & 14k Gold Pointing Hand Charm / Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

). With a carved coral hand that is bezel set in 14k gold. The Victorian 'pointing hand' is a symbol of

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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Coral Horse Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Hand Carved Equestrian Riding Racing
Coral Horse Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Hand Carved Equestrian Riding Racing

Coral Horse Pendant Charm Victorian Gold Hand Carved Equestrian Riding Racing

Located in New York, NY

A stunning antique Victorian - Art Deco Pendant or Charm of a Horse head in gorgeous hand carved

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Ruby Diamond Faces Large Gold Link Bracelet
Carved Coral Ruby Diamond Faces Large Gold Link Bracelet

Carved Coral Ruby Diamond Faces Large Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

motif links. Then each of the 7 carved coral charms has been carved in a way that it has 4 faces. Each

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Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets

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Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Coral Carved Faces Charm Bracelet
Coral Carved Faces Charm Bracelet

Coral Carved Faces Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

18k gold charm bracelet with dangling four-sided carved coral faces with diamonds and rubies set

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Unknown Charm Bracelets

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Coral, Diamond

Antique Mid-Victorian Coral Amulets Pendant
Antique Mid-Victorian Coral Amulets Pendant

Antique Mid-Victorian Coral Amulets Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A collection of antique carved coral charms including a dog head, oil lamp, amphora, jester head

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold

Carved Coral Buddha Gold Charm Pendant
Carved Coral Buddha Gold Charm Pendant

Carved Coral Buddha Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This little 14k coral Buddha charm pendant with his sweet little belly will surely bring you good

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Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

18kt Gold, Blood Coral, Turquoise & Pearl Carved Asian Face Pendant/Charm
18kt Gold, Blood Coral, Turquoise & Pearl Carved Asian Face Pendant/Charm

18kt Gold, Blood Coral, Turquoise & Pearl Carved Asian Face Pendant/Charm

Located in New York, NY

This Asian pendant can also be added to a bracelet as a charm. It features a heavily carved blood

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Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Carved Lucky Pig Charm Pendant Fob
18 Karat Gold Carved Lucky Pig Charm Pendant Fob

18 Karat Gold Carved Lucky Pig Charm Pendant Fob

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Cute 18 Karat Gold and carved Sardinian Coral Lucky Pig Charm / Pendant / Fob. Italian origin

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20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Multicolored Stones 20 Lucky Charms Gold Link Bracelet
1950s Multicolored Stones 20 Lucky Charms Gold Link Bracelet

1950s Multicolored Stones 20 Lucky Charms Gold Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Encrusted Heart Charms, Gold Doggie Charms,One Lucky Carved Coral Hand Charm. Two Jewel Encrusted Sphere

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Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets

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Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Carved Coral Woman Gold Filigree Framed Pendant Charm
Carved Coral Woman Gold Filigree Framed Pendant Charm

Carved Coral Woman Gold Filigree Framed Pendant Charm

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This carefully carved coral woman face bezel set charm or pendant is surrounded by a beautifully

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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Carved Coral Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the carved coral charm you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved coral charm may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a carved coral charm has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sarosi By Timeless Gems are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a carved coral charm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Carved Coral Charm?

On average, a carved coral charm at 1stDibs sells for $1,150, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.