Vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. Italian 18k Gold Red Coral Link Bracelet (With Box)

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This vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold was made in Italy and set with carved … Read more This vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold was made in Italy and set with carved red coral. Each square of coral is cut in stepped tiers, like a small pyramid seen from above. Triangles of coral fill the gaps between the squares, so the gold frames form a continuous lattice of diamond shapes.

Italy has been the center of coral carving for centuries, above all around Torre del Greco near Naples, and the stamp on the clasp shows Tiffany sourced this piece from an Italian workshop. The stepped cuts take real precision: every tier is cut from a single piece of coral, and the edges stay crisp and even from one link to the next. The links are hinged to one another, so the wide band curves closely around the wrist like a cuff but moves with the arm.

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Condition: Very Good
Era: Vintage, circa 1970s
Origin: Italy
Metal: 18-karat yellow gold, stamped Tiffany K18 ITALY on clasp
Gemstones: Red coral, carved stepped square and triangular shapes
Setting: Bezel-set
Dimensions: Length 7 inches, 10.5 width
Total Weight: 107 grams See less