Vip Gioielli presents its refined collection of Vintage and Vintage coral jewellery, all exclusive unique collectible pieces.

Rings in white gold, coral and diamonds, orange coral faceted barrel necklaces, 1970s Sardinian coral earrings, pink coral rings and many other exclusive coral jewels. All collectible vintage and antique coral jewelry.

Coral is one of humanity's oldest gemstones . Consider that it was used as an ornament since prehistoric times and coral jewels have been found in Celtic tombs dating back to the Iron Age.

The Greeks and Romans were crazy about it and millennia later, even the world of fashion has remained enchanted by its shades. Coral, with variations ranging from red to orange, is one of the trendy stones for summer . On the catwalks we saw it combined in the most extravagant ways.

Perhaps not everyone knows that coral is a true magic of nature: it is an organic substance that brings together forms and characteristics of the mineral, vegetal and animal kingdoms.

Coral is also called sea tree because it is nothing more than a calcareous skeleton of small marine polyps that live in colonies in warm waters.

The colors of coral range from white to pale pink - so-called angel skin - up to dark red and black . Dark red is the most precious variety, also called dark red .

Red coral is found in our Mediterranean Sea, with light shades in the southern Mediterranean and dark red in Sardinia and a few locations in the northern Mediterranean. One of the places where there is a long tradition in coral fishing and processing is Sciacca, in Sicily.

Coral is a precious stone also because it is now quite difficult to find due to water pollution, which makes the natural process of formation difficult. But not only that: coral fishing is entrusted to a few expert and qualified fishermen . You have to think that good coral can be found 90/120 meters deep in the sea. In Sardinia, for example, only naturally fallen coral branches can be collected.

The rarity of coral on the market makes it an expensive stone and you must be careful of those who offer you great deals at rock-bottom prices!

For a safe purchase I always recommend contacting a trusted jeweller , especially if you want to buy a challenging jewel.