Traditional Necklaces and Earrings

Red Italian Coral Necklaces

The color is blood red. They have sterling silver cones and hook at the ends. The size of the coral ranges from 1/8" to 2 3/4" in length. The overall length of the necklace is 11" from both cones to the end and 21" in length outstretched. Size will depend on which necklace is selected, see individual item for actual sizes. Each Necklace Unique unto its own coral, no 2 alike.

Red Coral has been used as a sacred addition to many combinations of sacred stones by many societies in the known history of man.
It has been used by Egyptians, coral was found in Tutankhamen's tomb. Tibetans, the Ottomans and the American Indians - most commonly as a supplement to turquoise in jewelry and sacred objects, it has been used with Shell, Turquoise, Silver and Jet. Reputed to have healing properties. Also known to bring prosperity and good luck to the wearer.

Each necklace is made up of hand chosen pieces, Sterling Silver Cones and Handmade Southwest Style Sterling Silver hook and eye clasp.  High quality materials and craftsmanship make this a stunning addition to any outfit.  If the Small size isn't quite eye catching enough for you, see our large Italian coral necklace.  Made with the same extra high quality materials and hand crafted care as the smaller size, but with much larger pieces.

Red Coral Necklace - Italian Coral with Sterling Silver Cones

In these modern times coral has been traded and sold world wide increasing its desirability, jewelry of many fashions using natural coral has increased, making this stylish trade item a hard to get commodity. Harvested sometimes at depths of over 300 feet, lower depths the coral is just not available any more, the coral is dried, cleaned, polished to a high sheen, sized, drilled on one end and then stung into hanks for transport to the gem shows around the world. The deep and bright red is so intense that it keeps silver smiths busy imagining, creating new pieces of custom work or traditional style jewelry. Southwest Cuisine presents these traditional style necklaces strung by hand with high grade jewelry wire, custom handmade pure silver wire hook and loop, sterling silver cones and either silver beads or black onyx beads.

 Red coral can ad elegant style to your attire while showing off it's natural luster in nearly any environment. Enjoy the natural beauty of the sea in this unchanged shape of coral, only sized and polished to a high shine, branches are smooth to the touch and cool on the skin making the jewelry pleasant wear. Looks good on both white and black shirts, dresses, blouses or even on bare skin. Choose a selection below and feel the essence of the coral.