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18k Gold Chimera

Lalaounis Chimera Collar Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Greek Adjustable
Lalaounis Chimera Collar Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Greek Adjustable

Lalaounis Chimera Collar Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Greek Adjustable

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Lalaounis Collection: Chimera Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Style: Collar Fastening Type: N/A (slides around neck) Measurements Adjustable inner circumference up ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Headed Chimera 18k Yellow Gold Enamel 1980s Greek Bracelet
Double Headed Chimera 18k Yellow Gold Enamel 1980s Greek Bracelet

Double Headed Chimera 18k Yellow Gold Enamel 1980s Greek Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous vintage bracelet features a double-headed chimera design intricately crafted in 18k yellow gold and red enamel and accented with gorgeous gold leaping lions on both sid...

Category

Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Continental Turquoise Gold Chimera Bracelet
Continental Turquoise Gold Chimera Bracelet

Continental Turquoise Gold Chimera Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Impressive 18k yellow gold vintage bracelet, depicting chimera heads with a turquoise in the center, measuring 14mm x 12mm.

Category

20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Greek Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Chimera Bracelet
Greek Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Chimera Bracelet

Greek Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Chimera Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An 18k gold Greek made Chimera bracelet, adorned with enamel, ruby eyes and approximately 0.12ctw H/VS diamonds.

Category

20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Palm Desert, CA

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lalaounis Ruby Chimera head Necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Yellow Gold and Diamond Chimera Lion Head Ring
Zolotas Yellow Gold and Diamond Chimera Lion Head Ring

Zolotas Yellow Gold and Diamond Chimera Lion Head Ring

By Zolotas

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Zolotas Greece 18k Yellow Gold Chimera, Lion Head form ring, the Head measures 3/8 x 3/8 inch with the body in a tapering wrap around design, all hand textured and chased...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Gold Diamond Ruby Double Headed Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Greek Gold Diamond Ruby Double Headed Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Greek Gold Diamond Ruby Double Headed Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A two-headed chimera bangle bracelet made out of 18 karat yellow gold. It is sprinkled with rubies throughout, weighing approximately 2.70 carats. The necks of the two heads are line...

Category

20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Mythological Beast Chimera Brooch Pendant Pearl
Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Mythological Beast Chimera Brooch Pendant Pearl

Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Mythological Beast Chimera Brooch Pendant Pearl

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

The piece is richly hallmarked on the reverse rim and pin hinge with four stamps: including two clear French Eagle’s Head hallmarks for 18k gold purity, a distinct maker’s mark in a ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby  Charm Pendant
French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby  Charm Pendant

French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Art Nouveau charm pendant designed as a curled up griffon or chimera with a round cut ruby.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch
French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent antique brooch depicting a chimera with its wings spread. The creature's mouth is open, and between its fangs is an a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace
French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This fine antique necklace features a curb chain with a chimera pendant in amatized gold. The creature holds a rose-cut diamon...

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maison Plisson Et Hartz Chimera Brooch, French, circa 1900
Maison Plisson Et Hartz Chimera Brooch, French, circa 1900

Maison Plisson Et Hartz Chimera Brooch, French, circa 1900

By Plisson et Hartz

Located in London, GB

Marked 18 carat yellow gold, approximately 23.3 grams in weight, numbered '4217', French, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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Zolotas Greece Chimera Collar Gold Necklace
Zolotas Greece Chimera Collar Gold Necklace

Zolotas Greece Chimera Collar Gold Necklace

By Zolotas

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic 18k gold Chimera collar necklace, crafted by Zolotas of Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Lalaounis Greece, 18k gold Chimera Bangla bracelet, set withcabochon rubies and sapphire eyes.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, "Chimere" Brooch, E.Froment-Meurice, Paris 1900
18 Karat Yellow Gold, "Chimere" Brooch, E.Froment-Meurice, Paris 1900

18 Karat Yellow Gold, "Chimere" Brooch, E.Froment-Meurice, Paris 1900

By Émile Froment-Meurice

Located in Heerlen, NL

- One (1) 18K. gold Chimera Brooch - Paris ca 1890 - 1900 - Signed: E.

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Located in Versailles, FR

French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K gold on the c-catch of the brooch Height: 40mm Width: 40mm Weight: 10,5g

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby, Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby, Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby, Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Designed as a chimera overlapping its tail, with round-cut ruby eyes, bezel set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, 8.7 mm to 2.3 mm, size: 7 (adjustable), marked: Lalaounis (mark) GREEC...

Category

20th Century Greek Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet
Early Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

Early Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Early Lalaounis for Zolotas 18K gold Greek made Chimera bypass bracelet, set with rubies and approx. 1.75ctw in VS/H diamonds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin
NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin

NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin

Located in PARIS, FR

Attributed to Noury - Yellow gold chimera tie pin Neo-Renaissance Round tie pin in 18k yellow gold (750°/°°) depicting a chimera.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sapphire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sapphire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sapphire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Ilias Lalaounis Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stones: 14 Sapphire Stones, 6 Ruby Stones, 12 Diamonds Total Item Weight (g): 72.8 Chimera Lion Head Width: about 1 inch Hall...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas 18k Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond
Zolotas 18k Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond

Zolotas 18k Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond

By Zolotas

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Recognizable Chimera Heads bangle by Zolotas. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, cabochon emeralds and accented with single cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in white gold. Measurement:...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram It features a bangle style Bracelet crafted from an 18 karat Yellow gold and embedded with Diamon...

Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Chimera Gold Necklace
Zolotas Chimera Gold Necklace

Zolotas Chimera Gold Necklace

By Zolotas

Located in New York, NY

At each end of the necklace is a majestic lion's head surrounding each lion's head is a diamond encrusted collar set in white gold with ruby eyes and sapphire set balls. Zolotas w...

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Zolotas Yellow Gold Chimera Earrings
Zolotas Yellow Gold Chimera Earrings

Zolotas Yellow Gold Chimera Earrings

By Zolotas

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Zolotas 18K & 22K Yellow Gold Chimera Form Earrings, having a light brushed finish and set with Rubies.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The hand-engraved craftsmanship of this brooch is vivid and exquisite, and Chimera's demeanor is very expressive. Date: Victorian era in the 19th century Material: 18K gold Diamond: ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Zolotas Ruby Sapphire Gold Chimera Cuff Bracelet
Zolotas Ruby Sapphire Gold Chimera Cuff Bracelet

Zolotas Ruby Sapphire Gold Chimera Cuff Bracelet

Located in San Antonio, TX

Fluted 18 k gold hinged cuff with Chimera terminals with Ruby eyes Nd sapphire collar.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes Dual Chimera Hinged Choker Necklace
Vintage David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes Dual Chimera Hinged Choker Necklace

Vintage David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes Dual Chimera Hinged Choker Necklace

By David Webb

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.9mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 91.17 Grams Length: Up to ...

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gothic Chimera Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Gothic Chimera Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch

Gothic Chimera Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in London, GB

The exquisite quality & inspiration of this Renaissance revival jewel is similar or equal to Alphonse Fouquet. Marks: Eagle's head Victorian cut diamonds 0.40 cts & 0.10 cts ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Gold, Diamond and Ruby Chimera Earrings
Lalaounis Gold, Diamond and Ruby Chimera Earrings

Lalaounis Gold, Diamond and Ruby Chimera Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and ruby chimera earrings. Lalaounis. Of textured winding design, enhanced by a pave set diamond collar and circular cut ruby eyes. Length is ...

Category

1990s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Locket Pendant
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Locket Pendant

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Locket Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Locket pendant in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This particularly original pendant features an engraved Chimera head with small rubies for eyes holding an antique cus...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias LaLaounis 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Chimera Ear-Clip Earrings
Ilias LaLaounis 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Chimera Ear-Clip Earrings

Ilias LaLaounis 1980's Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Chimera Ear-Clip Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as highly rendered coiled chimera creatures with lion heads and serpent bodies Grooved with scale and fur texture with high polish details and depicted wearing a collar Scal...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet
ILIAS LALAOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

ILIAS LALAOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis bracelet features a two-headed chimera motif intricately crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut diamonds and red ruby eyes.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Chimera Peridot Diamond Two Color Gold Earrings
Pomellato Chimera Peridot Diamond Two Color Gold Earrings

Pomellato Chimera Peridot Diamond Two Color Gold Earrings

By Pomellato

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose & White Gold Peridot Diamond Chimera Earrings by Pomellato.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Pomellato Chimera Peridot Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Pomellato Chimera Peridot Diamond Two Color Gold Ring

Pomellato Chimera Peridot Diamond Two Color Gold Ring

By Pomellato

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Rose & White Gold Peridot Diamond Chimera Ring by Pomellato.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring
Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring

Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring

By Zolotas

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Zolotas Greece Chimera Head 18k Yellow Gold Ring, hand made with traditional Ancient geek Roman design, 4.5 MM thick shank with the top measuring 7/8 inch across.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Chimera Earrings
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Chimera Earrings

Ilias Lalaounis Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Chimera Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Chimera Earrings by Illias Lalaounis Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring
Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring

Zolotas Yellow Gold and Gem Set Chimera Ring

By Zolotas

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Zolotas Greece Chimera Head 18k Yellow Gold Ring, hand made with traditional Ancient geek Roman design, 4.5 MM thick shank with the top measuring 7/8 inch across.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet from Illias Lalaounis.

Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

1970s ILIAS LALAOUNIS Blue Sodalite Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
1970s ILIAS LALAOUNIS Blue Sodalite Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

1970s ILIAS LALAOUNIS Blue Sodalite Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis ring features a fiery two-headed chimera motif intricate crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with blue soladite beads.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau gold chimera Cufflinks
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau gold chimera Cufflinks

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau gold chimera Cufflinks

Located in Geneva, CH

Incredibly realized this sculpted yellow gold 18k 750 cufflinks. Typical Art Nouveau design this pair illustrates chimeras.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

Ilias Lalaounis Greece 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Necklace With 19 round rubies, 2 round sapphires, 14 round brilliant cut diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

c. 1945 Mosheh Oved Cameo Corner Gold Chimera Pendant
c. 1945 Mosheh Oved Cameo Corner Gold Chimera Pendant

c. 1945 Mosheh Oved Cameo Corner Gold Chimera Pendant

By Mosheh Oved

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat gold chimera pendant with ram's head, fish tail, and bird surmount, by Mosheh Oved, Cameo Corner, United Kingdom. The carved pendant comes in its Cameo Corner fitted case...

Category

Vintage 1940s British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Chimera Lion Diamonds Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Art Nouveau Chimera Lion Diamonds Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Art Nouveau Chimera Lion Diamonds Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in London, GB

Comments: This stunning bangle is from the Art Nouveau era. It features a fierce chimera / lion holding a diamond in his jaws. The eyes are set with old mine cut diamonds. The should...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias LaLaounis Large Gold and Gem Set Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Ilias LaLaounis Large Gold and Gem Set Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Ilias LaLaounis Large Gold and Gem Set Chimera Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Ilias LaLaounis Large and impressive 18k Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet, the Chimera Heads each measure 3/8 X 3/4 inch, and are finely Detailed and Textured, each head hav...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Zolotas 'Chimera' Ear-Clips in 18 Karat Gold, Rubies & Diamonds
Zolotas 'Chimera' Ear-Clips in 18 Karat Gold, Rubies & Diamonds

Zolotas 'Chimera' Ear-Clips in 18 Karat Gold, Rubies & Diamonds

By Zolotas

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This pair of Greek made ear clips are by the famed jeweller Zolotas. Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold the clips are in the form of a 'chimera' which is a mythological, Greek, fire b...

Category

20th Century Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Wander Paris Angel Skin Coral Gold Chimera Hinge Bracelet

1960s Wander Paris Angel Skin Coral Gold Chimera Hinge Bracelet

By Wander

Located in Greenwich, CT

Both elegant and whimsical at the same time, this dazzling mythical chimera bracelet is a one-of-kind fantasy. With an imaginatively carved angel skin coral animal head and an 18 ka...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

French 1890s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Ring
French 1890s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

French 1890s Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This magnificent antique ring is adorned on top with an oval cabochon-cut lapis lazuli held in place by numerous prongs. The solid ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Dome Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch
French 19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

French 19th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Round in shape, this antique brooch depicts a chimera, wings outstretched, holding an antique cushion-cut diamond in its claws. T...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Double Headed Chimera Nephrite Bracelet
David Webb Double Headed Chimera Nephrite Bracelet

David Webb Double Headed Chimera Nephrite Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Double Headed Chimera Nephrite Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum, Adorned With Ruby Diamond And Enamel Accents.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Antarctican Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Ruby Chimera Ring by Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

20th Century Greek Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Ruby Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Lapis Lazuli Ruby Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning lapis, diamond and ruby bracelet featuring a pair of chimera heads holding a diamond encrusted ring. The lapis studded with 18k gold "spots".

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Lapis Emerald Diamond Chimera Bracelet
David Webb Lapis Emerald Diamond Chimera Bracelet

David Webb Lapis Emerald Diamond Chimera Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in Palm Beach, FL

David Webb rare carved lapis double-headed chimera bracelet, mounted in 18k yellow gold with cabochon-cut emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds set in platinum.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Chimera Bangle
David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Chimera Bangle

David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Chimera Bangle

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

From David Webb’s iconic Kingdom collection, this exquisite Turquoise and Diamond Chimera bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, with oval Turquoise cabochons,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch

Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch

Located in London, GB

This stunning brooch is from the Art Nouveau era. It features a chimera / griffin holding a diamond in his jaws. The diamond is set on platinum and the brooch is fully made in 18kt s...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pomellato Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Garnet Cabochon Ring
Pomellato Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Garnet Cabochon Ring

Pomellato Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Garnet Cabochon Ring

By Pomellato

Located in Southampton, PA

This fabulous 18K yellow gold ring by Pomellato boasts an incredibly extravagant appeal. The beautifully ring is embellished with a sublime garnet and 0.59ct of sparkling diamonds Ri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis.

Category

20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Collar Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Collar Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Collar Necklace by Ilias Lalaounis Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimeras Band Ring
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimeras Band Ring

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimeras Band Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Sublime antique band ring, it is decorated in the center of an antique cushion-cut diamond surmounted on both sides of a double lin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Lion 18 Karat Gold Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Lion 18 Karat Gold Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Lion 18 Karat Gold Brooch with Emerald and Diamonds

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Braintree, GB

Vintage 18kt yellow gold chimera lion brooch with cabochon emerald and diamonds. Made in Greece Circa 1970's Designer : ilias lalaounis Fully hallmarked. Approx Dimensions - Size :...

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Vintage 1970s Greek Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Sapphire Emerald Ruby Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Ilias Lalaounis Sapphire Emerald Ruby Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Ilias Lalaounis Sapphire Emerald Ruby Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis.

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20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearl Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch
French 19th Century Natural Pearl Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

French 19th Century Natural Pearl Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid antique brooch, it represents a chimera in openwork decoration surrounded by a vegetal pattern. Its eye is a small ruby ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Zolotas 22k Yellow Gold Detailed Chimera Lion Wide Cuff Clip On Earrings
Vintage Zolotas 22k Yellow Gold Detailed Chimera Lion Wide Cuff Clip On Earrings

Vintage Zolotas 22k Yellow Gold Detailed Chimera Lion Wide Cuff Clip On Earrings

By Zolotas

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: All Solid 22K Yellow Gold - 18K Yellow Gold Backs Weight: 65.49 Grams Backing: Clip-On (Pierced ears are NOT required) Overall Width: 16.80mm (0.66") (east to west - at li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Double Leopard Chimera Heads Yellow Gold and Gem Set Cuff Bracelet
David Webb Double Leopard Chimera Heads Yellow Gold and Gem Set Cuff Bracelet

David Webb Double Leopard Chimera Heads Yellow Gold and Gem Set Cuff Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s David Webb Iconic Double Leopard, Chimera Heads 18k Yellow Gold Cuff bracelet, 3/8 inch wide, Hand Textured and Detailed with cabochon Ruby Eyes and Diamond set Collars.

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Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Long Lariat Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Long Lariat Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Long Lariat Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Chimera Long Lariat Necklace by Ilias Lalaounis Greece.

Category

20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Gothic Revival Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pocket Watch
French Gothic Revival Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pocket Watch

French Gothic Revival Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Cape May, NJ

The case is hallmarked with the French 750 18K gold eagle head and the Chimera mark for imported 18K gold watches.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Emerald Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Chimera Earrings
Lalaounis Greece Emerald Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Chimera Earrings

Lalaounis Greece Emerald Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Chimera Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18k yellow gold Chimera earrings by iconic Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis.

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Ring 18k gold Chimera ring by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, adorned with ruby eyes and diamond collar.

Category

20th Century Greek More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

ILIAS LALAIOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
ILIAS LALAIOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring

ILIAS LALAIOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

This iconic Ilias Lalaounis ring features a classic chimera design crafted in 18k yellow & white gold and set with a rose-cut diamond collar and faceted red ruby eyes.

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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Large Lalalounis Chimera Gold Ear Hoops
Large Lalalounis Chimera Gold Ear Hoops

Large Lalalounis Chimera Gold Ear Hoops

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in San Antonio, TX

18K gold fluted , beaded and wire work Earclips, with Chimera terminals, Signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in London, England

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By Roberto Cavalli

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Greek Ram's Head Ruby Gold Bracelet
Greek Ram's Head Ruby Gold Bracelet

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Located in New York, NY

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18k Gold Chimera For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k gold chimera you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 150 vintage editions and 24 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 18k gold chimera may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 18k gold chimera has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Ilias Lalaounis, Zolotas and David Webb are consistently popular. A 18k gold chimera of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 95, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k gold chimera, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Gold Chimera?

The price for a 18k gold chimera starts at $1,650 and tops out at $165,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $6,110.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.