An unusual 15ct gold cricket seal with crocket bat and stumps with a coral bead for a ball. There are three initials on the base "FAR" in Gothick lettering. It was made circa 1880 and would be a wonderful gift for a keen cricketer!}

A typical Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It has been set with four cabochon cut diamond shaped pieces of matched natural coral. Around the coral is a scalloped edge set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) The top is silver and the shank is 14ct gold. It is a very stylish ring.}

A pretty pair of silver earrings set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) and coral beads that were made circa 1920. They have lovely scalloped edges. They have screw on fittings but these can be changed to post and scroll fittings if wanted.}

An unusual tie pin of a carved pear shaped lapis lazuli with an 18ct gold snake with an engraved head coiled around it. Suspended from the snake's mouth is a coral bead. It was made circa 1860-1880 and is a very striking piece of jewellery. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A very pretty silver brooch with pierced work design. It has been set with a bouton coral in the centre that is surrounded by graded marcasite (iron pyrites) in a floral pattern. Marcasite was used a lot in the 1920s as it looked like rose diamonds and sparkled, especially in the evening. It is a lovely look especially with the bouton coral in the centre.}

An unusual and really stylish Art Deco platinum ring. It was most likely made in Germany or Austria and imported to France for sale in the 1920s. It is set with a cabochon cut coral that is surrounded by well matched graded white diamonds. There are also diamonds on either shoulder. It is an amazing style and looks great when worn.}

An unusual pair of silver earrings. The silver has been gilded and in the centre of each earring is a Neapolitan natural coral cluster of beads. They were made circa 1880.}

An attractive pair of silver earrings. They are set with paste and each one has a coral in the centre of the flower. The design is pretty, and the earrings are as wearable today as they were in the 1920s. They have screw fittings but these can be changed if wished.}

A small 9ct brooch that was made circa 1800-1820. This type of brooch would have been worn as a scatter brooch hence the term "Lace" brooch. The coral has been carved in the pineapple design that was so popular at the time.}

This is an amazing necklace. It has twenty three strands of coral. Each little piece has been separately hand carved. It is mind blowing that this has been done and it is so effective when worn. The Georgian clasp is 18ct gold. It has been finely worked with leaves and gold wire and is set with six round carved half coral beads. A real collector's piece.}

A good looking 18ct gold ring that has been set with an oval carved cabochon coral. It is a lovely mid coral colour. It was made circa 1930-1940.}

An unusual pair of 15ct gold earrings that were made circa 1820. They are each set with carved white coral and three turquoise. The tops are a shell design. They look very pretty on the ear.}

A pretty tie pin with an oval piece of coral surrounded by nine rose diamonds. Coral is traditionally believed to bring you luck and good fortune. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring set with three cabochon corals. It was made circa 1880. It is a good strong look and if you love coral I would recommend this ring.}

A wonderful silver ring set with evenly matched natural coral and graded marcasite (iron pyrites) that was made in the 1930s. It is a lovely combination and looks great when worn.}

A striking 18ct gold ring set with a large carved cabochon oval natural red coral. It was made in the 1940-1950 period and looks stunning when worn.}

This is a pretty late Georgian ring from the Grand Tour period, circa 1820, when it was highly fashionable to visit places such as Naples and bring back a trinket. The coral is of course Neapolitan coral, which was sought after as it had such a good natural colour. The classical head is well carved, and typical of the subject matter used.}

A good example of a gold and coral neoclassical ring, made circa 1820. This was the great age for travelling throughout Europe to see the sights know as going on "The Grand Tour". Around this influx of new tourists grew a very profitable industry for reproductions from  Greek and Roman Classical times. These took the shape of trinkets such as necklaces, brooches and rings. Coral was carved in intricate detail and set in to baubles for the bustling masses. So this ring is from that time and features a bust of a Classical lady from the Roman period.}

An unusual ring which has a carved coral oval plaque of a classical lady's head and shoulders. The shank is Egyptian Revival which was popular in the 1900s.}

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A very finely made Georgian lace pin. It is 18ct gold and was made circa 1800-1820. The gold work is so intricate and surrounds a rectangular piece of carved coral in the pineapple style that was in vogue at the time.}

A good Art Deco silver bracelet with four carved coral plaques of roses. It is set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites). The whole effect is dramatic and very stylish on the wrist. It was made circa 1920-1930.}

A fine pair of 15ct gold Victorian bangles set with angel skin coral and natural split pearls. It is rare to find a pair as most have been split up and given to family members over the years. These bangles are in excellent condition and are in their original case. They were made circa 1880. They were retailed in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland.}

An unusual pair of 18ct gold earrings set with three coral beads in each one.The design is strong but delicate with applied gold wire work. They were made circa 1860.}

A striking silver Art Deco ring with a carved coral bouton in the centre, and an oval radiating design set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) It was made circ 1920-1930.}

An unusual pair of silver gilt drop earrings which are flower shaped and set with Neapolitan coral. They were made circa 1880.}

In the early nineteenth century there was a passion for flowers. Explorers were bringing back new specimens from far flung places and writing about their discoveries. This example is an enchanting late Georgian botanical brooch, consisting of a large carved white coral flower with gold stamens and a central garnet. There are five finely chased and engraved gold leaves with a gold dove sitting above them. Similar pieces like this can be found in the Hull Grundy collection at The British Museum.}

A good pair of silver gilt and carved bouton coral earrings. The fittings are clip on but can be changed to post and scroll fittings for pierced ears.}

A stylish 18ct gold ring set with an oval cabochon cut coral. The coral is natural and a good colour.}

The witchetee is an edible bug that lives in the bush in Australia and is considered a survival food as it is packed full of protein. This little chap is carved out of coral and has two 18ct gold and diamond set bands across its body. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A pair of earrings for coral lovers. They were made circa 1860 in 18ct gold with Neapolitan natural coral beads and pear shaped drops. They look very stylish on the ear.}

A beautiful model of a bird with long tail feathers, a ruby eye and an onyx underbelly. He is perched on a coral branch. It is signed Boucheron Paris. The House of Boucheron is a French family dynasty founded by Frederic Boucheron in 1858. In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron became the first jeweller to move to Place Vendôme in Paris where Boucheron remains to this day. The jewellery is top quality and well designed.}

A most unusual Coral and 18ct gold bangle which has been set with Neo-Classical carved coral oval sections with cherubs a dog and dolphins. On the back section there are four round flower head carved coral sections. It is most attractive and was made circa  1840.}

A useful pair of coral earrings, each with a central diamond. They were made circa 1870.}

A pair of 18ct yellow gold and coral earrings set to the centre with a small diamond and handmade in the Etruscan style around 1870.}

In Germany Art Nouveau was known as Jugendstil, this became a major influence on the decorative arts by 1900. In 1907, the Deutscher Warbund was formed to promote an alliance between art and industry. It was a teaching institution started by Van der Velde and Hermann Muthesius, partly inspired by British design developments. Its influence is particularly evident in the mass produced jewellery designs of the company of Theodor Farhner in Pforzhiem, which was the centre of the German jewellery industry between 1900 and 1930. This brooch is from that period and typically Art Deco. It is signed.}

A pleasing pair of Neapolitan coral bouton earrings which would look good worn with a coral string round the neck, or just on their own. The coral beads are mounted in 18ct gold and surrounded with small rose cut diamonds.}

This is a carved coral brooch from the late Regency period, circa 1830. It originated from Naples where the coral was sourced. Old Neapolitan coral is such a good colour. It is in the Neo-Classical taste, popular at the time and is in good condition.}

An attractive Neo Classical coral pendant. It is of a lady's head and is surmounted by a decorative gold top. It was carved circa 1820, probably in Naples.}

A very finely carved ivory brooch, with the doves of Pliny. I have found other pieces with the same subject over the years. Sometimes they are micro mosaic, or carved in other material such as coral. This was retailed to tourists who were on the grand tour, as a reminder of what they had seen in Italy.}

A really unusual gold brooch which is modelled on a Vatican Guard's helmet and staff which is set with 5 diamonds and 2 natural pearls and 4 coral beads and a sapphire. It was presumably a souvenir of a visit to Rome or it was a special commission. It is beautifully made in 18ct gold and platinum circa 1900, and would suit a Catholic especially.}