At the beginning of the 1st millennium, there was significant trade in coral between the Mediterranean and India, where it was highly prized as a substance believed to be endowed with mysterious sacred properties. Pliny the Elder remarks that, before the great demand from India, the Gauls used it for the ornamentation of their weapons and helmets; but by this period, so great was the Eastern demand, that it was very rarely seen even in the regions which produced it. Among the Romans, branches of coral were hung around children’s necks to preserve them from danger from the outside, and the substance had many medicinal virtues attributed to it. The belief in coral’s potency as a charm continued throughout the Middle Ages and early in 20th century Italy it was worn as a protection from the evil eye, and by women as a cure for infertility.
From the Middle Ages onward, the securing of the right to the coral fisheries off the African coasts was the object of considerable rivalry among the Mediterranean communities of Europe. read more.
Our Coral Jewelry Collection
Made carefully by our artist and smith, please review some of our collections below. We also can custom design them based on your drawing or references. Contact Us for further info.
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NY-ER165-Silver Dangling Earring With Coral
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NY-ER161-Silver Dangling Earring With Coral
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PLE031-Coral Earrings With Armadillo Accent
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KA-R011-Dotted Band Twisted Wire Bezel
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KA-R012-Frangipany Sculptured Ring
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KA-R013-Frangipany Sculptured Ring
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PLE022-Silver Drop Frame With Coral and Abalone
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EA24205-Triangle Coral Earrings
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EA25448-Plain Caps Round Coral
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KA-ER015-Coral Inlay Earrings
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KA-ER016-Coral Inlay Earrings
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KA-ER017-Coral Inlay Earrings
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NY-ER022-Circle Earring With Coral
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NY-ER037-Thin Elips Shape Earrings
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PLE013-Earring Drop Coral
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PLE019-Coral Marquise With Wire Design
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PLE021-Silver Drop Frame With Coral
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PLE024-Long Hexagonal Coral
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PLE025-Sail Shape Coral Earrings
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PLE026-Cone Shape Coral Earrings
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NY-ER135-Silver Drop Earring With Coral
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NY-ER134-Silver Carved Earring Coral Inlay
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NY-ER136-Silver Rectangle Earring With Coral
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NY-ER137-Silver Rectangle Earring With Coral
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NY-ER139-Silver Round Earring With Coral
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NY-ER140-Silver Round Earring With Coral
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NY-ER141-Silver Tiered Drop Earring With Coral
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NY-ER144-Silver Oval Yin Yang Earring With Coral
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NY-ER029-Frangipani Flower Coral
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NY-ER154-Silver Dangling Earring With Coral
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NY-ER159-Silver Dangling Earring With Coral
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