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Chinese Coral Pendant

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jade, Coral and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jade, Coral and Pearl Pendant Necklace

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jade, Coral and Pearl Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely carved antique Chinese pierced celadon green jade central pendant with three round red coral

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Coral Chinese Head Pendant, Mediterranean Origin, 12.2g
18K Yellow Gold Coral Chinese Head Pendant, Mediterranean Origin, 12.2g

18K Yellow Gold Coral Chinese Head Pendant, Mediterranean Origin, 12.2g

Located in The Hague, ZH

18k yellow gold pendant with coral cut in the shape of a head - 12.2 grams Detailed description

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilded Silver Coral Enamel  vinaigrette perfume locket Pendant
Gilded Silver Coral Enamel  vinaigrette perfume locket Pendant

Gilded Silver Coral Enamel vinaigrette perfume locket Pendant

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Discover an exquisite piece of vintage jewelry with our Gold Gilt Silver Filigree Enamel Coral

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Late 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver, Enamel

Gray Agate Snuff Bottle Pendant On A Three Strand Coral Bead Necklace, 1850's
Gray Agate Snuff Bottle Pendant On A Three Strand Coral Bead Necklace, 1850's

Gray Agate Snuff Bottle Pendant On A Three Strand Coral Bead Necklace, 1850's

Located in Kenilworth, US

clasps to a three strand South Sea coral bead necklace with white gold mounts. China, mid-19th century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, White Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Multi-Stone Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Multi-Stone Pendant

Vintage 14K Gold Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Multi-Stone Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Striking vintage 14K yellow gold Chinese pendant featuring a detailed dragon and phoenix design

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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Archaic Nephrite jade & coral bead necklace, 2000 BC
Chinese Archaic Nephrite jade & coral bead necklace, 2000 BC

Chinese Archaic Nephrite jade & coral bead necklace, 2000 BC

Located in Kenilworth, US

sterling silver lobster clasp. China, Neolithic Period, 2000 BC. Materials: Nephrite Jade, Coral, Silk

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

LB offers Vintage carved Tibetan Coral Pearls Cinnabar Sterling Silver Necklace
LB offers Vintage carved Tibetan Coral Pearls Cinnabar Sterling Silver Necklace

LB offers Vintage carved Tibetan Coral Pearls Cinnabar Sterling Silver Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Necklace of Large Gourd shaped hand Carved Tibetan Coral beads

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin
Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin

Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin

Located in New York, NY

This rare hand-crafted enhancer brooch features a natural red coral cameo of a Lu, Chinese God of

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Vintage 1970s British Brooches

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Vintage Chinese Silver Carved Turquoise Coral Onyx Filigree Necklace
Vintage Chinese Silver Carved Turquoise Coral Onyx Filigree Necklace

Vintage Chinese Silver Carved Turquoise Coral Onyx Filigree Necklace

Located in Hove, GB

This is lovely greenish carved turquoise , blue turquoise , onyx and coral filigree silver necklace

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold Diamond & Coral Chinese Crane Brooch Pendant
18K White Gold Diamond & Coral Chinese Crane Brooch Pendant

18K White Gold Diamond & Coral Chinese Crane Brooch Pendant

Located in Kowloon, HK

18K White Gold Diamond & Coral Chinese Crane Brooch Pendant 74 Diamonds - 0.29 CT 42 Black

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Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Coral and Kingfisher Tian-Tsui Necklace
Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Coral and Kingfisher Tian-Tsui Necklace

Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Coral and Kingfisher Tian-Tsui Necklace

Located in Northampton, MA

This strikingly unique Chinese Antique coral necklace from the Art Nouveau-era is an elegant and

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral, Lapis Lazuli and Gold Necklace
Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral, Lapis Lazuli and Gold Necklace

Antique 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral, Lapis Lazuli and Gold Necklace

Located in Banbury, GB

Exquisitely carved, this tremendous antique 19th century Chinese carved coral pendant necklace has

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Chinese Sculptural Coral Chinese Motif Gold Pin & Pendant
Chinese Sculptural Coral Chinese Motif Gold Pin & Pendant

Chinese Sculptural Coral Chinese Motif Gold Pin & Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

sculptured portrait of a beautiful Chinese lady made of natural salmon Red coral. The reverse features a pin

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Coral, 22k Gold

Red Coral Onyx Emerald Diamond Gold Chinese Man Pendant
Red Coral Onyx Emerald Diamond Gold Chinese Man Pendant

Red Coral Onyx Emerald Diamond Gold Chinese Man Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage Chinese pendant depicts the sculptured portrait of a Chinese man rendered in carved

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

LB Chinese soapstone carved pendant necklace Chinese coral Bakelite Tibet brass
LB Chinese soapstone carved pendant necklace Chinese coral Bakelite Tibet brass

LB Chinese soapstone carved pendant necklace Chinese coral Bakelite Tibet brass

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

LB Chinese soapstone carved horse motif pendant on a one of a kind , handmade, statement necklace

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1990s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Brass

Chinese 14k Gold & Coral Medallion Pendant Necklace
Chinese 14k Gold & Coral Medallion Pendant Necklace

Chinese 14k Gold & Coral Medallion Pendant Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold & coral pendant necklace. In 14 karat yellow gold. Comprising of 4 openwork

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

LB offers Vintage Chinese Peking glass Dragon pendant Venetian Coral Necklace
LB offers Vintage Chinese Peking glass Dragon pendant Venetian Coral Necklace

LB offers Vintage Chinese Peking glass Dragon pendant Venetian Coral Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Large, Vintage, Brass and Green Peking glass, Dragon Pendant

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold-filled, Brass, Copper

LB offers Inlaid Tibetan pendant Coral Vintage Venetian Chinese Ceramic necklace
LB offers Inlaid Tibetan pendant Coral Vintage Venetian Chinese Ceramic necklace

LB offers Inlaid Tibetan pendant Coral Vintage Venetian Chinese Ceramic necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a large inlaid Silver Pendant, with coral and lapis Lazuli . This a

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2010s Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Chinese Articulated Enamel Fish Charm Necklace With Coral
Chinese Articulated Enamel Fish Charm Necklace With Coral

Chinese Articulated Enamel Fish Charm Necklace With Coral

Located in Atlanta, GA

This fascinating mid 20th century Chinese necklace is a true work of art with a delicately carved

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Jade Bi Disk and Coral Pendant
Antique Jade Bi Disk and Coral Pendant

Antique Jade Bi Disk and Coral Pendant

Located in Northampton, MA

who lived, worked and raised a family in China. You might think a pendant such as this would be a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Brass, Silver

LB offers Chinese enamel Brass Horse pendant  Tibetan and Venetian glass Necklac
LB offers Chinese enamel Brass Horse pendant  Tibetan and Venetian glass Necklac

LB offers Chinese enamel Brass Horse pendant Tibetan and Venetian glass Necklac

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Chinese vintage Enamel and Brass HorsePendant centerpiece necklace

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Late 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Brass, Enamel

Houseof Opal Ball Chandelier in White, Pink and Coral with Opal Shade
Houseof Opal Ball Chandelier in White, Pink and Coral with Opal Shade

Houseof Opal Ball Chandelier in White, Pink and Coral with Opal Shade

By houseof

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

and coral with opal shade Height: 155cm Width: 60cm Length: 60cm Shade: 8cm x 8cm Rose: 12cm x

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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Chinese Jasper Coral Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Antique Chinese Jasper Coral Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant

Antique Chinese Jasper Coral Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Pendant

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Antiques Chinese Jasper fish shape, is a good luck item for prosperity, with 2 little coral

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace
LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace

LB offers Jade Mexican Sterling pendant Soapstone Coral Venetian glass necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Statement necklace. This unusual piece combines Chinese Red Coral, Vintage Venetian glass trade beads

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

18th Century Chinese Jade Coral Silver Amulet Pendant
18th Century Chinese Jade Coral Silver Amulet Pendant

18th Century Chinese Jade Coral Silver Amulet Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare 18th century Chinese coral beads, carved double sided jade drop, puffy double-sided repoussé

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Collectible Jewelry

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Coral, Jade, Silver

Tony Duquette Style White Faux Coral Chandelier
Tony Duquette Style White Faux Coral Chandelier

Tony Duquette Style White Faux Coral Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic faux coral chandelier is very much in the style of pieces created by Tony

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

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Brass

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Chinese Coral Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact chinese coral pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 9 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect chinese coral pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing chinese coral pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Giulia Colussi each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A chinese coral pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Coral, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a chinese coral pendant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Chinese Coral Pendant?

The price for a chinese coral pendant starts at $395 and tops out at $8,390 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,083.

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For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

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