Coral

[Vesper]

I have a problem. Mr. Vesper bought me this bracelet and it matches my necklace. I might never take it off.

 

[Bluegemz]

I have a problem. Mr. Vesper bought me this bracelet and it matches my necklace. I might never take it off.

Ugh, beautiful on you! That color is devine! So luminous and shiny. So lucky, Vesper! Congratulations!

 

[marionberry]

I love this thread (and corals ). I'm looking into getting my first real mermaid-y coral necklace. Do you guys have recommendations for sellers? I'm finding it super hard as it seems everyone calls their coral "natural undyed" but the price range is tremendous...
I love browsing this Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WilhelmshavenantikDE/items?ref=l2-shopheader-name&search_query=coral

 

[marionberry]

I took a picture of my mothers branch coral necklace...

I love love love this necklace, how dramatically graduated the branch lengths are. While I find a lot of similar (less dramatic) necklaces, I never see them worn. Bluegemz, I would absolutely love seeing a neck shot of yours ...whenever you feel like it. <3

 

[marionberry]

Drooling over these. Love the highly branched coral twigs here, maybe they could be slightly smaller for everyday wear though...



https://www.etsystudio.com/listing/...dinia-coral-branches-approx?ref=sr_gallery_18

 

[stracci2000]

I love this thread (and corals ). I'm looking into getting my first real mermaid-y coral necklace. Do you guys have recommendations for sellers? I'm finding it super hard as it seems everyone calls their coral "natural undyed" but the price range is tremendous...
I love browsing this Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WilhelmshavenantikDE/items?ref=l2-shopheader-name&search_query=coral

Wow, beautiful jewelry on this Etsy page! Thanks for the link

 

[Bluegemz]

Drooling over these. Love the highly branched coral twigs here, maybe they could be slightly smaller for everyday wear though...



https://www.etsystudio.com/listing/...dinia-coral-branches-approx?ref=sr_gallery_18

That's gorgeous , Marionberry! I love it because it really is magnificent in its natural state. I would love to take a picture of the one I posted, but it's at my parents house inCalifornia . I can tell you that it looks amazing on!!

 

[marionberry]

Oh, thank you Blugemz for your kind reply. I'm sure it does look amazing!
Do you guys have a feeling for what prices per gram nice genuine undyed red-coral-orange coral branches would/should cost? I'm finding prices between 5 and 9 Dollar per gram for the beads (not finished necklaces) and I have no clue if that's the usual market range....

 

[Bluegemz]

Oh, thank you Blugemz for your kind reply. I'm sure it does look amazing!
Do you guys have a feeling for what prices per gram nice genuine undyed red-coral-orange coral branches would/should cost? I'm finding prices between 5 and 9 Dollar per gram for the beads (not finished necklaces) and I have no clue if that's the usual market range....

I actually do not, but I can start looking around . Quality must play into this range though.

 

[marionberry]

Wow, looks like I'm facing an entirely different issue. Seems that coral and (German) customs are not a good match. Will need to do more research.

 

[Begonia]

Sigh...
I wish I could post pictures of a pair of earrings I almost bought a few years ago. They were in the estate section of Birks and were small coral strawberries with pale green jade leaves. Dangles. The hooks had a small pearls inlaid in them. They were estate. I made an offer that was turned down . The craftsmanship on the berries and leaves was amazing and the coral was a blend of white, pink and a hint of red. Just like berries.
Sigh...

 

[marionberry]

Oh, Begonia, that sounds truly wonderful!

 

[Vesper]

Alas, we all have items that got away.

 

[Begonia]

I totally get coral

 

[Vesper]

I did not buy these clips but I really wanted them. (Note, the fur is used in a jacket that is made out of recycled wool sweaters and old fur coats.)

Also I made these today. It is coral and bone.

 

[Vesper]

Oh I love this earring and ring set. The coral and jade grapes are delightfully whimsical.

 

[samranmal]

Bought this coral & turquoise necklace in Carson City, NV back in my 20s. I hardly ever wore it because of how it falls in layers and most of my shirts back then we're either scoop or v-neck. Finally have embraced some higher neck tops and now wear this much more often.

 

[Vesper]

Wow! You need to share a photo of it on!

 

[Begonia]

Why didn't you get those clips Vesper? Is that you? They look fabulous and esp with your colouring!

 

[Vesper]

They are VERY me but also $700 USD. Alas I had to spend about that much on a new pair of glasses today. I hate being responsible.

I am not sure about this Tiffany coral and diamond ring. It reminds me of Princess Margaret's wedding ring.

 

[marionberry]

Beautiful necklace Samranmal!
And Vespers, those studs look absolutely fantastic on you, perfect colour for you indeed. Love the ones you made too!

 

[Vesper]

Beautiful necklace Samranmal!
And Vespers, those studs look absolutely fantastic on you, perfect colour for you indeed. Love the ones you made too!

Thank you! I really love the studs. Now I am on the hunt for a perfect coral and yellow gold ring

 

[marionberry]

oooh, curious to see what you'll pick out. What shade of coral are you after? That soft, slightly pastel colour looks great on you in any case!

 

[Vesper]

oooh, curious to see what you'll pick out. What shade of coral are you after? That soft, slightly pastel colour looks great on you in any case!

I want something to match my necklace. I have been stalking a ring for 5 years. Originally it was in the running to be my wedding ring. I sent the link to Mr. Vesper so maybe it will turn up???

 

[Vesper]

I can't tell if I love or hate this art deco coral, diamond and onyx ring. I am exited about it either way because it is different.

 

[valeria101]

Weakness ... WWW

 

[valeria101]

That style of simple button earrings means something to me, so I keep noticing them:

20 mm (1495)

11 mm (595)

No bet on natural colour ...

 

[Vesper]

I would vote the 11mm and the sugarloaf! Drool.

 

[Gloria27]

I can't tell if I love or hate this art deco coral, diamond and onyx ring. I am exited about it either way because it is different.

I think it's Coral and black enamel, very pretty and more wearable than the sugarloaf.
The sugarloaf is a statement pieces, goes well on it's own without any other coral pieces to match, maybe just plain gold ones.

 

[marionberry]

So I finally got my corals. I bought a vintage Corallium rubrum 28'' long one and picked out the longest branches to make a 21''-ish one for myself and a shorter one for my daughter (one day ... she's 2yo). Then I had the two most exquisite little branches made into earrings. Awkward selfies but I love everything!