What is red coral jewelry?

Red coral jewelry is the term for decorative accessories like necklaces and bracelets that feature a red stone sourced from natural coral. Usually, the coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of red coral jewelry.

Is Red Coral valuable?

Red coral is the most valuable of all precious coral and is frequently harvested for jewelry. It is a species from the Mediterranean and Pacific Ocean and famous for its intensely red color.

How can I tell if red coral is real?

There are several different methods available to test if your red coral is authentic. Red coral beads should be smooth to the touch, not rough, even when examined up close. Another easy test is to drop them in a glass of milk and see if the milk changes to a red color. If the milk turns red, then your red coral is the real deal. Since imitation red coral is often made of glass, you can also give it a tap and see if it feels like glass. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted red coral jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.

How do you know if red coral is real?

To identify if the red coral is real, put your stone in a glass of milk. If the milk changes color, your stone is a real one. Additionally, you can view it through a magnifying glass. If you observe a texture, your red coral is genuine — a fake one will generally be smooth with no texture. Find red coral jewelry on 1stDibs.

Where does Tibetan red coral come from?

Tibetan red coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. Although the name implies that it is red, many examples of the coral are a dark salmon or bright orange color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tibetan red coral jewelry and decorative objects.

Raw Red Coral

14k Gold Tassel Necklace

Coral And Diamond Ring

Raw Diamonds

Raw Gold

Choker Necklace with Raw Red Coral Pendant and Dark Cultured Baroque Pearls

$519

Choker Necklace with Raw Red Coral Pendant and Dark Cultured Baroque Pearls

Located in Bresso, IT

Handcrafted with a prominent central raw red coral element, framed by rich dark-toned cultured baroque pearls and textured gold-tone spacer accents.

Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Ring

$8,950

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Ring

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind 18k gold fiery red Coral ring is beautifully handcrafted and accented with triple raw diamond granulation detail.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Scallop Drop Earrings

$9,600

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Scallop Drop Earrings

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

These one-of-a-kind Faye Kim 18k gold red coral chandelier earrings are beautifully handcrafted and accented with raw diamonds.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

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Natural Turquoise Red Coral Raw Silver Chocker Beaded Necklace Intini Jewels

Unavailable

L 17.33 in

Natural Turquoise Red Coral Raw Silver Chocker Beaded Necklace Intini Jewels

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Sea inspired necklace with pink coral, turquoise and rock crystal. • 925 sterling silver • Utilised materials: Natural Turquoise, Red Raw Coral • Total length 44 cm • Total weight 1...

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mini Bright Red Raw Coral Charm Pendant Necklace, 24K Yellow Gold

Sold

H 0.19 in W 0.19 in

Mini Bright Red Raw Coral Charm Pendant Necklace, 24K Yellow Gold

Located in Bozeman, MT

Mini Red, Coral Charm, 24K Gold and Silver Pendant, Handmade by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul, Turkey Red Coral gemstone imparts courage and helps in overcoming fear and nervousness ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marian J. Woven Mediterranean Coral Rope Necklace with 14K White Gold and Tassel

Sold

L 33.75 in

Marian J. Woven Mediterranean Coral Rope Necklace with 14K White Gold and Tassel

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This great piece is made with small Mediterranean Coral beads which display a beautiful soft Pink/ Orange color, accented by deep Red Raw Mediterranean Coral and woven into a 3 dimen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Red Coral Flower Pendant / Brooch with Raw Diamonds

Sold

L 1.75 in

Faye Kim 18k Gold Red Coral Flower Pendant / Brooch with Raw Diamonds

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Designed by Faye Kim and expertly executed, vintage Red Coral beads have been given renewed life combined with raw diamond accents.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Raw Red Coral Triple-Strand Necklace with Gold-Plated Clasp

Sold

L 20 in

Raw Red Coral Triple-Strand Necklace with Gold-Plated Clasp

By Jane Magon Collections

Located in New York, NY

Jane Magon Collections Warrior Woman Red Coral Chunky 3 strand necklace with an easy clip clasp is a fashion staple for any woman's closet. These natural colored Red Coral are warmin...

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

Red Coral and Diamond Sixties Ring

$6,200

Red Coral and Diamond Sixties Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, possibly Italy. From the old Gods to the Arts and Crafts movement, naturalistic motifs have always been part of spirit and style. This ring is decorated with vines ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Elegantly Dramatic Red Coral & Black Onyx Double Strand 17" Necklace

$268Sale Price|45% Off

AJD Elegantly Dramatic Red Coral & Black Onyx Double Strand 17" Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Double strand of highly polished glowing natural black Onyx (18 mm) enhanced with rondels of natural red Bamboo Coral set in this double strand necklace with gold tone easy to use ho...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Opal, Onyx, Mixed Metal

Red Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold on Pearls, Alex Necklace

$120

L 15 in

Red Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold on Pearls, Alex Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

White freshwater pearls adorned with a red German glass bead that is edged with 24K gold. It is finished with 14K gold filled metals. This necklace is adjustable approximately 15-18 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.

$1,581

L 1.11 in

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, CE

Elegant earrings in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by details in gold. These earrings were totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and they...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral Simple Hanging / Dangling Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

$1,200

Natural Coral Simple Hanging / Dangling Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Natural Coral Simple hanging / Dangling Earring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Natural , Very Red/Tomato color , Very desirable color and quality. Approximately 7MM perfect pair mad...

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 13.20 Carat Cabochon Cut Coral and Yellow Gold Ring

$2,698

Vintage 13.20 Carat Cabochon Cut Coral and Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 13.20 carat coral and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This impressive 1950s vintage cabochon cut ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique Dutch Genuine Red Coral Children Necklace

$1,242

L 14.57 in

Antique Dutch Genuine Red Coral Children Necklace

Located in Arnhem, NL

An antique necklace made of 3 strands with red coral beads. The beads of approximately Ø 4 mm are strung on rope. The necklace clasp is made of 14 karat (585/1000) yellow gold and ...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Red Aka Coral Sphere and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold

$899

Red Aka Coral Sphere and Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Aka Coral Specifications: Shape: Sphere Coral Diameter: 8 mm ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Red "AKA" Coral and Diamond 18K Gold Ring with Gem Report

$5,800

Natural Red "AKA" Coral and Diamond 18K Gold Ring with Gem Report

Located in Pasadena, CA

This elegant ring showcases a natural red “Aka” coral centerpiece measuring approximately 16.9 x 13.5 x 5.5 mm, surrounded by natural diamonds in 18K gold setting. The rare deep red ...

Category

Early 2000s Taiwanese Artisan Cocktail Rings

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace

$33,500

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered between the coral beads. GIA Identification report No. 2181344681, Reddish Orange Natu...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

Red Natural Coral Bead Diamond Necklace

$19,800

H 18.75 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in L 18.75 in

Red Natural Coral Bead Diamond Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful natural red coral bead necklace with 12 diamond roundels spacer. Platinum clasp with 5 carved emerald, 1 jadeite and 8 diamonds. Coral beads are ranged from 15.5 mm diamete...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Natural Red Coral and Diamond Dangle Earrings

$3,448

18 Karat Gold Natural Red Coral and Diamond Dangle Earrings

Located in Banbury, GB

Exquisite pair of 18k yellow gold, diamond and natural un-treated oxblood red coral earrings. These are for pierced ears 3cm long x 1cm wide. The earrings consist of approx. 0.3ct of...

Category

2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair of 18K Yellow Gold and Coral Drop Earrings

$2,400

Pair of 18K Yellow Gold and Coral Drop Earrings

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

Pair of 18K Yellow Gold and Coral Drop Earrings Made in Italy in the 80s. Beautiful coral gold earrings with an antique look. Each earring has 2 corals, an oval one on the top and ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th C Vintage Red Coral Necklace 1ith 14 Karat Gold Clasp and Beads

$766

L 16.54 in

20th C Vintage Red Coral Necklace 1ith 14 Karat Gold Clasp and Beads

Located in Arnhem, NL

A vintage red coral (C. rubrum) choker necklace with 14 karat yellow gold clasp and 14 karat yellow gold inserts. The clasp is marked with JKa and 585 that stands for Kohle Company o...

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold

Natural Coral Sixties Drop Earrings

$1,250

L 1 in

Natural Coral Sixties Drop Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 14k. Set in 14k gold, these gorgeous coral earrings are classic mod sixties style. Simplicity, color, and movement are the essence of their look. Finely fabricated, they...

Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Super Chic Double Strand of Red Bamboo Coral & Black Onyx Necklace

$329Sale Price|61% Off

Super Chic Double Strand of Red Bamboo Coral & Black Onyx Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Splendid double strand of graduated unique Red Bamboo Coral. It is enhanced with natural flat black polished Onyx and goldy tone accents in this handmade necklace. It's almost chok...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal

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Raw Red Coral For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact raw red coral you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 7 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a raw red coral from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A raw red coral from Faye Kim, Bodyfurnitures and Intini Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a raw red coral, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Raw Red Coral?

Prices for a raw red coral can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $248 and can go as high as $9,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,645.

Questions About Raw Red Coral

What is red coral jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Red coral jewelry is the term for decorative accessories like necklaces and bracelets that feature a red stone sourced from natural coral. Usually, the coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of red coral jewelry.
Is Red Coral valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Red coral is the most valuable of all precious coral and is frequently harvested for jewelry. It is a species from the Mediterranean and Pacific Ocean and famous for its intensely red color.
How can I tell if red coral is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are several different methods available to test if your red coral is authentic. Red coral beads should be smooth to the touch, not rough, even when examined up close. Another easy test is to drop them in a glass of milk and see if the milk changes to a red color. If the milk turns red, then your red coral is the real deal. Since imitation red coral is often made of glass, you can also give it a tap and see if it feels like glass. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted red coral jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
How do you know if red coral is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
To identify if the red coral is real, put your stone in a glass of milk. If the milk changes color, your stone is a real one. Additionally, you can view it through a magnifying glass. If you observe a texture, your red coral is genuine — a fake one will generally be smooth with no texture. Find red coral jewelry on 1stDibs.
Where does Tibetan red coral come from?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tibetan red coral comes from the Mediterranean sea. Although the name implies that it is red, many examples of the coral are a dark salmon or bright orange color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tibetan red coral jewelry and decorative objects.

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