Precious Coral: from Curiosity to Treasures

Polished precious coral branch, ChiiLih Coral Museum

Polished precious coral branch
Precious coral (Corallium japonicum), wood
Chii Lih Coral Museum
Engraved peony, precious coral, Chii Lih Coral museum

Carving of Precious Coral (Peony)
Precious Coral (Trade name : Momo)
Chii Lih Coral museum
Sailing boat sculpture, ChiiLih Coral museum

Sailing boat sculpture
Precious Coral, wood
Chii Lih Coral museum
Austy Lee, The Akai Amoronagu Necklace

Austy Lee
The Akai Amoronagu Necklace
18K Rose gold, Rubies, Precious Coral, Antique Meiji Makie lacquer Hairpin, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone Shell, Onyx, Red & Black Enamel, Fancy Yellow diamonds and diamonds
The Ancient Fetus Collection
Private Collection
Pocket watch with precious coral chain, Coral Museum - Liverino Collection

Pocket watch with precious coral chain
Precious coral, metal
Coral Museum - Liverino Collection

© L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts – Nils Herrmann
Pocket watch with precious coral chain (back), Coral Museum - Liverino Collection

Pocket watch with precious coral chain (back)
Precious coral, metal
Coral Museum - Liverino Collection

© L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts – Nils Herrmann
Polished Coral Branch, Chii Lih Coral museum

Polished Coral Branch
Precious Coral (Corallium japonicum), rocky substrate, wood
Dimension : 26 x 18 cm
Chii Lih Coral museum

 
Parure, second half of 19th century, Coral Museum Liverino Collection

Parure, second half of 19th century
Precious coral, metal
Coral Museum - Liverino Collection

© L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts – Nils Herrmann
Precious coral tiara, Liverino museum (c) L'ECOLE - Nils Herrmann

Tiara
Precious coral, metal
Coral Museum - Liverino Collection

© L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts – Nils Herrmann