Sold|$2,200
Trianon Citrine Onyx Gold Shell Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold and seashell earrings, set with citrine and onyx. Crafted by Trianon
Citrine, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,550
Multicolor Gem-Set Gold Shell Earclips
Located in Vail, CO
Shell earclips, each accented by 1 emerald, 1 ruby, 2 sapphires and 3 diamonds, bezel-set in 14k
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold...
Sold|$2,875
Seaman Schepps Shell Ruby Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Seaman Schepps shell earrings accented with four cabochon rubies. Chic and easy to wear!
Ruby, 14k Gold
Carved Pink Shell Gold Lotus Stud Earrings
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
10x30mm Carved Shell reconstituted Teardrop with a 16.5mm Gold plate Lotus Stud Sterling silver
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Gold Crystal Shell Motif Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold earrings, featuring crystal shell motif tops, designed by Seaman Schepps
Crystal, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Crystal Gold Shell Motif Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 14k gold vintage Seaman Schepps earrings, featuring shell motif set in crystal. Earrings
Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Duck and Shotgun Shell Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Antique figural "duck" cufflinks. Well-detailed ducks in flight in 14K brushed yellow gold
Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,500
Seaman Schepps 14kt Gold and Shell Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
The polished white turbo shells wrapped with 14kt gold wire and set at the tops only with softly
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Impressive Maz Shell Coral Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold earrings by MAZ, featuring shell top, decorated with pearls and coral. Earrings measure
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Triple Shell pearl Diamond gold Collar
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Antique Triple Shell Diamond & Pearl Collar. Comprising fine Prince of Wales rope style gold chain
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,400
1980s Onyx Diamond Gold Shell Motif Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold earrings set with onyx cabochons and approximately 0.32ctw of H-I/SI
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Iconic Retro Diamond Gold Open Shell Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold earrings set with approximately 2 carats of GH/VS diamonds. The earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,900
Victorian Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Bangle
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
. this piece tested as 14K. The outside circumference is 8". The inside measures at 6 3/4". It is in
14k Gold
Large Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k gold earrings set with shells and ruby cabochons. The earrings measure 35mm x 25mm
Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,890
Gold Shell Ear Clips by Patricia Von Muslin
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great pair of earclips for everyday wear designed as shells with a polished gold finish.
14k Gold
1960s Gold Three Dimensional Shrimp Shell Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold shrimp motif shell style three dimensional everyday earclips with posts for
14k Gold
Rose Gold Shell in Jade and Sapphires Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
face is a shell, boasting its natural pattern in neutral colors and adorned at the top with a sapphire
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Ring with Shell Cameo, Russia, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Gold ring with shell cameo, Russia, around 1900 14 carat yellow gold Russia, probably around 1900
14k Gold
Sold|$1,950
Retro Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Shell Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A shell motif earring is accented with rubies and diamonds and cradles a beautiful cultured pearl
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Turn of the Century Pearl Shell Gold Necklace
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14k gold necklace with shell design stations, set with pearls. Necklace is 16 1/2" long
Pearl, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Rock Crystal Pearl Gold Shell Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold, rock crystal and mabe pearl earclips by Seaman Schepps, designed as
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Tortoise Shell Ring
Located in Bologna, IT
flanked on either side by two rows of huit-huit diamonds. The ring is crafted in 14K gold throughout
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,250
Victorian Tortoise Shell Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of hand carved natural tortoise urn shape earrings with 14kt. yellow gold ear wires.
14k Gold
1940s Seaman Schepps Ruby Shell Design Turbo Gold Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies Turbo Design Shell earclips Flanked With Four Cabochon rubies Weighing
Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$625
Victorian Shell Cameo c1890
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Lovely Victorian hand-carved Shell Cameo Circa 1890 in 14K Yellow Gold. The gold border hand
14k Gold
Sold|$1,600
Antique VictorianTortoise Shell Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handmade large scale bow top tortoise shell drop earrings, with ribbon and flower embellishment
14k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Multi-Color Shell Carnelian Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
. Mounting in 14 karat rose gold. Measurements 2 x 1.6 cm circa All AVGVSTA jewelry is new and has never
Carnelian, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Mazza 14 Karat Gold Shell Aquamarine Cabochon Clip Earrings
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning red shell earrings with aquamarine gemstone cabochon decorative additions set in 14K gold
14k Gold
1940s Seaman Schepps Aventurine Amethyst Gold Clip-On Shell Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Earclips Designed in a Classic Shell Design With A Green Aventurine olored Stone
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Omega Gold Shell Top Steel Back Bombe-Style Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega gold shell top, stainless steel screw down case back, large 33.5mm x 43mm case with curved
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1940s Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell Ruby and Gold Clip on Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies Large Size Turbo Shell Earclips Designed By Seaman Schepps Created In 14kt
Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Trianon 14 Karat Gold Shell Gemstone Cabochon Clip Earrings
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning Trianon estate 14K seashell gemstone clip earrings. Unique, rare and stylish earrings to
Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
OMEGA Gold Shell Top and Stainless Steel Automatic Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega gold shell top and steel case back Automatic Seamaster Ref. 166.010 case dimensions 34.5 x
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,250
Seaman Schepps Shell Pearl Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
signature style of Seaman Schepps. Set in 14kt Yellow Gold each earring consists of Green Sea Shells
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,000
Vintage Seaman Schepps Green Shell Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
The ribbed, mottled green and brown turbo shells wrapped with gold wire and set at the terminals
Agate, 14k Gold
1940's Seaman Schepps Jumbo Turquoise Gold Double Clip Shell Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
1940's Large Sell Brooch Embellished With @2 Large Cabochon Turquoise Stones 7Mm Each Approximaete Size. Signed By Seaman Schepps & Created In The 1940's. Also In Lot Pair Of Clemati...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Oval Conch Shell Cameo 14 Carat Rose and Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 14 carat yellow and rose gold is this charming vintage Conch Shell Cameo
Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Shell, Coral & Turquoise Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
The pearly-white turbo shell wrapped with gold wire and studded with deep orange coral, pale
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,000
Trianon Shell Pearl and Diamond Earclips
By Trianon
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamonds bezel-set in 14k yellow gold mounts, with 14k yellow gold backings and omega-style clips
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,500
Vintage Seaman Schepps Green Shell Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
The ridged mottled green turbo shells wrapped with gold wire and set at the terminals with split
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Seaman Schepps Shell and Yellow Gold Brooches with Ruby and Chalcedony
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Torino, IT
Seaman Schepps. The Yellow Gold mountings display two Shells with a fine quality nacre, a very high
Chalcedony, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,875
Antique Carved Banded Agate Shell Locket
Located in Lambertville, NJ
scalloped shell design banded agate is set on the 18kt. yellow gold locket. In the center there is an old
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Trianon Angel Skin Coral with Animal Print Shell Design Gold Earclips
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies 14kt Yellow Gold Earclips Designed With An Animal Print Shell Motif. Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
1990s Trianon Angel Skin Coral with Animal Print Shell Design Gold Earclips
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies 14kt Yellow Gold Earclips Designed With An Animal Print Shell Motif. Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Pink and White Conch Shell Cameo Bracelet 14 Karat Gold, Dated 1892
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A rare Russian victorian 14 karat yellow gold pink & white conch shell cameo bracelet with 7
Other, 14k Gold, Gold
Sold|$2,350
Trianon Shell Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. yellow gold mounted opposing natural shell earrings measuring approx 1.25 inches in length
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Shell Brooches by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 14KT yellow gold shell brooches, c1960. Double pinstem closures. Signed Tiffany & Co, with
14k Gold
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Estate Collection Shell Earrings
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
shells, with 14kt yellow gold accents, as well as rich in color cabochon turquoise tips. The earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,900
Maz Classic Turbo Shell and Ruby Earrings
By Maz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maz is famous for there beautiful natural shell earrings. This pair features crisp white natural
Ruby, 14k Gold
Classic Natural Shell Earrings with Blue Sapphire Cabochons
Located in New York, NY
White natural shells adorned with 14k gold twisted wire and gold mounting with omega clip backs
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Trianon Coral, Shell & Pearl Necklace & Earring Suite
By Trianon
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely Fabulous 14ct Trianon Coral, Shell & Pearl Necklace & Earring Suite
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
ivory, and is mounted in 12k gold mounting ring which serves as a frame. The original slightly convex
14k Gold
SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Estate Collection Coral Shell Clip Earrings
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
14kt Yellow Gold Salmon Coral Shell Clip Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref #1500 14K yellow gold shell circa 1979. Gorgeous on a man or woman
19th Cent Heart Shaped Tortoise Shell Pique Earrings
Located in Bedford, NY
HEART SHAPE DOUBLE DROP HANGING FROM BOW. TORTOISE SHELL WITH 14K GOLD PIQUE OVERLAY
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
steel man’s model with 14K YG fluted bezel, gold shell Rolex crown, acrylic crystal, and beautifully
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Stunning Smokey quartz and Malaysian Garnet Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
14k gold Smokey Quartz natural shell and Malaysian orange Garnet
Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.