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Carved Coral Fish

Cartier Cabochon Carved Coral Fish Necklace
Cartier Cabochon Carved Coral Fish Necklace

Cartier Cabochon Carved Coral Fish Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER Cabochon Carved Coral Fish Necklace 18k yellow gold fish motif necklace, set with cabochon

Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Coral Fish Pendant on 18K Yellow Gold Hook
Hand-Carved Coral Fish Pendant on 18K Yellow Gold Hook

Hand-Carved Coral Fish Pendant on 18K Yellow Gold Hook

By Angelina Fine Jewelry

Located in Amsterdam, NH

This whimsical 18K gold pendant with a hand-carved fish of coral from Torre del Greco, Italy, is

Category

2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Coral & Gold Multi Strand Fish Pendant Necklace
Coral & Gold Multi Strand Fish Pendant Necklace

Coral & Gold Multi Strand Fish Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

spacers set with a carved coral fish pendant set with emeralds and garnets and gold birds. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Coral Beads Chandelier Earrings with Carved Fish
18k Gold Coral Beads Chandelier Earrings with Carved Fish

18k Gold Coral Beads Chandelier Earrings with Carved Fish

By Angelina Fine Jewelry

Located in Amsterdam, NH

and little hand-carved coral fish from Torre del Greco, Italy. A feminine and colourful touch to any

Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Trio Natural Coral Emerald Yellow Gold Fish Pendant
Trio Natural Coral Emerald Yellow Gold Fish Pendant

Trio Natural Coral Emerald Yellow Gold Fish Pendant

By Trio

Located in Stamford, CT

orange red coral beads with a 18k yellow gold fishtail. 1 white carved coral fish 2 orange red coral

Category

Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Fish Pendant from Hand Carved Coral on Hook
18k Gold Fish Pendant from Hand Carved Coral on Hook

18k Gold Fish Pendant from Hand Carved Coral on Hook

By Angelina Fine Jewelry

Located in Amsterdam, NH

This whimsical 18K gold pendant with hand-carved coral fish from Torre del Greco, Italy, is

Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Gold Hand-Carved Coral Puffer Fish Earrings
18K Gold Hand-Carved Coral Puffer Fish Earrings

18K Gold Hand-Carved Coral Puffer Fish Earrings

By Angelina Fine Jewelry

Located in Amsterdam, NH

earrings featuring hand-carved little puffer fish. These cute additions are designed to add a whimsical

Category

2010s Dutch Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Diamond Coral Gold Koi Fish Pendant
Diamond Coral Gold Koi Fish Pendant

Diamond Coral Gold Koi Fish Pendant

$3,710

W 1.58 in L 2.49 in

Diamond Coral Gold Koi Fish Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold carved coral koi fish pendant. The pendant is accentuated by

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold Hand Carved Veiltail Fish Pendant
18k Gold Hand Carved Veiltail Fish Pendant

18k Gold Hand Carved Veiltail Fish Pendant

By Angelina Fine Jewelry

Located in Amsterdam, NH

This whimsical 18K gold pendant with hand-carved coral veiltail fish suspended from hinged clip

Category

2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Single Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Single Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Earrings

Single Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Earrings

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Carved sciatica carved coral puffer fish shape, 18k gold gr. 3,70 All Giulia Colussi jewelry is

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Certified Red Coral, Icy Apple Green Jade & Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch
Certified Red Coral, Icy Apple Green Jade & Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch

Certified Red Coral, Icy Apple Green Jade & Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch

Located in Hong Kong, HK

know as icy jade. The Koi fish is carved out of vivid red natural coral that is of high demand. The

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Red Coral Icy Apple Green Jade and Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch
Certified Red Coral Icy Apple Green Jade and Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch

Certified Red Coral Icy Apple Green Jade and Diamond Koi Fish Pendant and Brooch

Located in Hong Kong, HK

know as icy jade. The Koi fish is carved out of vivid red natural coral that is of high demand. The

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Hand Carved Coral Fish Pendant with Chain Necklace
Hand Carved Coral Fish Pendant with Chain Necklace

Hand Carved Coral Fish Pendant with Chain Necklace

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W 3.75 in D 0.5 in L 0.75 in

Hand Carved Coral Fish Pendant with Chain Necklace

By Sylva & Cie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Carved White Coral Fish with Grey Diamonds Grey Diamonds: 0.40 total carat weight 18k yellow

Category

2010s American Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Red Coral Carved Fish Choker
Vintage Red Coral Carved Fish Choker

Vintage Red Coral Carved Fish Choker

Located in New York, NY

These one-of-a-kind fish are beautifully carved from vintage coral - since protected - from the Sea

Category

2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sorab & Roshi Under The Water Scene Pin

Sorab & Roshi Under The Water Scene Pin

By Sorab & Roshi

Located in Greenwich, CT

Under the water scene Pin with coral branch, carved polite fishes, pave pink sapphire & jade leaves

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Iolite, Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline

Seaman Schepps Coral Yellow Gold Clip Brooch Pin with Diamond 1960s
Seaman Schepps Coral Yellow Gold Clip Brooch Pin with Diamond 1960s

Seaman Schepps Coral Yellow Gold Clip Brooch Pin with Diamond 1960s

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

beautiful carved coral fish accented with single and old mine cut diamonds. The clip measures1-5/8 x 1-7/8

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Handmade Natural Coral Carved Fish, Agate & Peridot Gemstone Necklace
Handmade Natural Coral Carved Fish, Agate & Peridot Gemstone Necklace

Handmade Natural Coral Carved Fish, Agate & Peridot Gemstone Necklace

Located in Pasadena, CA

This handmade necklace features a beautifully carved natural white coral fish—a symbol of harmony

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Peridot

Vintage 18k Gold Coral, Turquoise, Diamond and Chrysoprase Carved Fish Bracelet
Vintage 18k Gold Coral, Turquoise, Diamond and Chrysoprase Carved Fish Bracelet

Vintage 18k Gold Coral, Turquoise, Diamond and Chrysoprase Carved Fish Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Vintage Bracelet mounted on 18k yellow gold showcasing carved gold fish ornaments with

Category

Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Vintage 14k Gold Carved Coral Fish on Line Pendant & Tubes on Chain Necklace
Vintage 14k Gold Carved Coral Fish on Line Pendant & Tubes on Chain Necklace

Vintage 14k Gold Carved Coral Fish on Line Pendant & Tubes on Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Coral - Fish Shape - Rich Orange Color - 74.5x18.3mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Fish Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White And Yellow Gold Brooch
Coral Fish Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White And Yellow Gold Brooch

Coral Fish Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White And Yellow Gold Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

coral fish, which are the focal point of the piece. The finely detailed fish symbolize luck and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Trianon Carved Coral Gold Fish Cufflinks
Trianon Carved Coral Gold Fish Cufflinks

Trianon Carved Coral Gold Fish Cufflinks

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H 0.5 in W 0.69 in L 1.13 in

Trianon Carved Coral Gold Fish Cufflinks

By Trianon

Located in New York City, NY

Whimsical set of carved coral and 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Trianon. Coral is carved in the

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold GIA Jade w/ Carved Natural Coral Fish & Diamond Large Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold GIA Jade w/ Carved Natural Coral Fish & Diamond Large Pendant

Vintage 14K Gold GIA Jade w/ Carved Natural Coral Fish & Diamond Large Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

for Complete Info ** (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Carved Fish Shape - Reddish-Orange Color ** See Coral

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Carved Coral Fish Bangle Bracelet
Carved Coral Fish Bangle Bracelet

Carved Coral Fish Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

This bangle is all about the fine detail in the carving of the coral fish with a spine set with

Materials

Coral, Sapphire

Seaman Schepps Mother-of-Pearl Coral Gold Clip Brooch
Seaman Schepps Mother-of-Pearl Coral Gold Clip Brooch

Seaman Schepps Mother-of-Pearl Coral Gold Clip Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

-pearl shell entwined with yellow gold seaweed and a carved coral fish. 2" x 3." 14K yellow gold. An

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

2000 Chunky Stephen Dweck Carved Coral Fish Sterling Toggle Bracelet
2000 Chunky Stephen Dweck Carved Coral Fish Sterling Toggle Bracelet

2000 Chunky Stephen Dweck Carved Coral Fish Sterling Toggle Bracelet

By Stephen Dweck

Located in Lambertville, NJ

carved coral stations, featuring fish. Bracelet is 8 1/8" long end to end, wearable length approx. 7 1/2

Category

Early 2000s American More Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

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Carved Coral Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of carved coral fish for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 16 vintage examples as well as 6 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of carved coral fish made by modern jewelers — as well as those associated with artisan — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Boucheron, Cartier and Giulia Colussi are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but coral versions, from our inventory of 15, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for cabochon carved coral fish and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and uncut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of carved coral fish, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Carved Coral Fish?

Prices for carved coral fish can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $920 and can go as high as $195,000, while carved coral fish, on average, fetch $6,492.

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.