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Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box - Micheletto
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box - Micheletto

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box - Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This stunning vintage compact box, crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, remains in near-original splendor, virtually unused over time.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

1950s Faraone Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact
1950s Faraone Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact

1950s Faraone Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact

By Faraone

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A chic 18k gold compact by the Italian company Faraone, studded with high quality rectangular cut rubies, diamonds and sapphires in the colors of the French or American flags.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box
1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box

1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box

Located in Miami, FL

The compact box is artfully rendered in subtly textured yellow gold with polished gold borders and a geometrically inspired decor on the lid.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Diamond & Basara Pearls,  Sapphire Cabochon 18k Gold Compact Box 158 Gm
Vintage Diamond & Basara Pearls,  Sapphire Cabochon 18k Gold Compact Box 158 Gm

Vintage Diamond & Basara Pearls, Sapphire Cabochon 18k Gold Compact Box 158 Gm

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Diamond and Basara Pearls Sapphire Cabochon 18 karat yellow Gold Compact Box 158 gm Stand out with this vintage compact box from around the 1940s, is Italian-made and craf...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box with Mirror - Micheletto
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box with Mirror - Micheletto

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box with Mirror - Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This exquisite 1950s vintage compact box, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcases the exceptional artistry of its era.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 40.7 grams Measurement: 2.5 inch long, .25inch depth Condition: Excellent

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Silver and Gold Compact with Rubies, Italy, 1940s
Mario Buccellati Silver and Gold Compact with Rubies, Italy, 1940s

Mario Buccellati Silver and Gold Compact with Rubies, Italy, 1940s

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Napoli, NA

An elegant and highly collectible powder compact by Mario Buccellati, crafted in Italy in the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Compact Box
M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Compact Box

M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Compact Box

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

Stand out with this vintage compact box from the known Mario Buccellati, from around the 1940s, is Italian-made and crafted completely in solid 18K yellow gold.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Very elegant VCA 18kts woven Yellow Gold & brocaded pattern Compact. Made in the 1960 - when all you needed was your compact and your jewels.

Category

Vintage 1960s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire

Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail
Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail

Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The compact’s lid showcases an eye-catching ruby detail, adding a touch of luxury that distinguishes this piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Marcianise, IT

This coordinated set includes a square powder compact and a matching lipstick holder, both masterfully crafted in sterling silver and accented with 14kt yellow gold architectural flo...

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Vintage 1930s American Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact
Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact

By Janesich

Located in New York, NY

Janesich Gold and Enamel Compact Janesich Gold compact with linear motifs in black enamel.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage Italian Diamond Solid 18k Yellow Gold Tiara Compact Box
Vintage Italian Diamond Solid 18k Yellow Gold Tiara Compact Box

Vintage Italian Diamond Solid 18k Yellow Gold Tiara Compact Box

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from the 1940s, features a diamond-accented closure in 18K white gold with round cut diamonds, in a romantic royal tiara design The ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel Gold Plated Silver Powder Compact
Vintage Enamel Gold Plated Silver Powder Compact

Vintage Enamel Gold Plated Silver Powder Compact

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 81.5 Grams Measurements: 68.7 x 54.3 x 13.7 Hallmark: 800 Metal: Gold Plated 800 Silver Item #: BR-1816-022826-09

Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Sterling Silver and Gold Powder Compact
Vintage Sterling Silver and Gold Powder Compact

Vintage Sterling Silver and Gold Powder Compact

Located in beverly hills, CA

This charming and beautifully detailed vintage sterling silver and gold powder compact features intricate hand engraving to create a delightful and practical accessory.

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold And Enamel Compact
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold And Enamel Compact

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold And Enamel Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold And Enamel Compact. The gold checkered and spiral design case accented by edges of blue and green enamel decoration opening to reveal a fitted mirror and...

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact

Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact
Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact

Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Deco ladies compact circa 1910-1919 from Carter, Gough and Co. Notepad and pencil compartment behind the mirror. Extra fine engraving and detail work. 1 sapphire approx total ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Basketweave Compact Mirror
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Basketweave Compact Mirror

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Basketweave Compact Mirror

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Vintage Compact Mirror by Van Cleef & Arpels Appx 3 1/4" in Diameter Total Mass = 102.9 grams Featured in Bonhams California Jewels Auction on December 12, 2019

Category

Vintage 1970s Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Gold, Platinum and Diamond Compact France, Circa 1970
Cartier Paris Gold, Platinum and Diamond Compact France, Circa 1970

Cartier Paris Gold, Platinum and Diamond Compact France, Circa 1970

By Cartier

Located in Austin, TX

An exceptional and highly collectible Cartier Paris compact, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box
Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box

Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

This exceptional Cartier pill and compact box is a superb example of refined mid-century French luxury, crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold and richly accented with 57 natural rubi...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Damascene Japanese Lacquer Silver & 24K Gold-Inlaid Compact / Powder with Mirror
Damascene Japanese Lacquer Silver & 24K Gold-Inlaid Compact / Powder with Mirror

Damascene Japanese Lacquer Silver & 24K Gold-Inlaid Compact / Powder with Mirror

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This charming Damascene Japanese lacquer compact / powder case with mirror is dating to 1930's Damascene is a decorative technique where intricate gold or silver designs are inla...

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

24k Gold, Silver, Brass

Mid-Century Volupté American Art Deco Style Rhinestone Gold-Tone Compact
Mid-Century Volupté American Art Deco Style Rhinestone Gold-Tone Compact

Mid-Century Volupté American Art Deco Style Rhinestone Gold-Tone Compact

Located in Honolulu, HI

This authentic compact case by the legendary American manufacturer Volupté is a quintessential piece of mid-century vanity history.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Powder Case Compact Mirror Box
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Powder Case Compact Mirror Box

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Powder Case Compact Mirror Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 2.75 inches Weight: 121.30 grams TIFFANY & CO. 14K yellow gold vintage, ruby COMPACT.

Category

Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact

By Boucheron

Located in University City, MO

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pierced cut out panel; illustrated...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

Compact of Textured Gold Patterns, Opening to Reveal a Fitted Mirror
Compact of Textured Gold Patterns, Opening to Reveal a Fitted Mirror

Compact of Textured Gold Patterns, Opening to Reveal a Fitted Mirror

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A compact of textured gold patterns, opening to reveal a fitted mirror, of 14 karat yellow gold; stamped 14k. 1 3/4 inch diameter weight 30 grams

Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Lipstick Holder & Compact set with Chain.
14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Lipstick Holder & Compact set with Chain.

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Lipstick Holder & Compact set with Chain.

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

tem Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 60.1 grams Early 1900s Center Diamond Details: Weight: .04ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vanity Items

Van Cleef & Arpels Compact Case Collectible, 18k
Van Cleef & Arpels Compact Case Collectible, 18k

Van Cleef & Arpels Compact Case Collectible, 18k

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Compact Case Collectible made in 18k yellow gold and Platinum.

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935
Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935

Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935

Located in New York, NY

Key Features & Design Belais 14K White Gold Front The compact’s top panel is crafted in 14-karat white gold, affirming its premium quality and historical significance.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal, Enamel, 14k Gold

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern

Located in Bergamo, BG

To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €20,000 This powder box is an embodiment of sheer elegance and sophistication, a vintage tr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern

Located in Bergamo, BG

To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €20,000 This powder box is an embodiment of sheer elegance and sophistication, a vintage tr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa
18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa

Located in Bergamo, BG

To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €11,000 This gold powder box embodies sophisticated elegance, a precious testament to Itali...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Black Enamel Compact
Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Black Enamel Compact

Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Black Enamel Compact

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k yellow and rose gold, Round cut Diamonds on the opening mechanism, and a mirror. Signed by Cartier Circa 1920s 1 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 inch

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 Gr
Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 Gr

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 Gr

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 gram Marked’14K’ 3 inch long 1,75 inch wide .25 inch thick Pill box 1 inch in diameter 1/4 inch thick 7...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Compact Case
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Compact Case

Antique Louis Kuppenheim Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Compact Case

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in New York, NY

The reverse side continues the ornate aesthetic with a mesmerizing concentric sunburst engraving, while the perimeter is finished with a finely detailed floral border. Inside, the co...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VCA Diamond, Black Enamel, and Orange Gemstone Compact. This compact has diamonds in filigree around the exterior of the box along with orange stones on the ends . Signed Van Cleef &...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier White Enamel Compact with Diamonds
Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier White Enamel Compact with Diamonds

Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier White Enamel Compact with Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted with white enamel over 18k yellow gold and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds set in platinum. Signed by Cartier London Circa 1930s 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 inches

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones
Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

A true relic, this piece seamlessly melds platinum and 14k yellow gold, evoking an era when craftsmanship was revered.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Hancocks & Co Red Leather Objet d’Art Presentation Box
Vintage Hancocks & Co Red Leather Objet d’Art Presentation Box

Vintage Hancocks & Co Red Leather Objet d’Art Presentation Box

Located in Braintree, GB

It could accommodate a miniature gold box, pill box, compact, small clock, vinaigrette, sculptural jewel or similarly three-dimensional object.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Mario Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Compact Box
Mario Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Compact Box

Mario Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Compact Box

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

This Mario Buccellati vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from 1940's features a diamond accent closure in 18K white gold with rose-cut diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

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Cartier Gold Compact Box
Cartier Gold Compact Box

Cartier Gold Compact Box

Unavailable

W 1.82 in L 3.15 in

Cartier Gold Compact Box

By Cartier

Located in Kerkrade, NL

18k gold compact/box by Cartier. The compact is marked with Cartier Paris-Londres and with the number 6736 18 302 or 309 (the last number is a bit rubbed).

Category

20th Century French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Compact Box
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Compact Box

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Compact Box

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 2.29 in L 2.8 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Compact Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Kerkrade, NL

18k gold Compact/box from the 1940s. The compact/box is signed Van Cleef & Arpels with the number 78526.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Compact
Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Compact

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Compact

Unavailable

W 3.25 in D 1.35 in L 1.75 in

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Compact

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This lozenge shaped compact depicts eight stylized birds with diamonds and cabochon ruby abdomens and features a diamond set, spring loaded push-button opening in perfect working con...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Silver Gold Compact
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Silver Gold Compact

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Silver Gold Compact

Unavailable

D 2.13 in L 3 in

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Silver Gold Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Striking oval sterling silver hinged compact made and signed by Tiffany & CO. 14k yellow gold clasp set with three faceted rubies.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Yellow Makeup Compact with Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Yellow Makeup Compact with Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Yellow Makeup Compact with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This gold compact is made by the highly important Paris Jewelry House, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Most & Fogul Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact
Most & Fogul Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact

Most & Fogul Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Most & Fogul 14k Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact Mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Shell Powder Compact in 18 Karat Gold
Shell Powder Compact in 18 Karat Gold

Shell Powder Compact in 18 Karat Gold

Unavailable

W 3.15 in D 0.79 in L 3.15 in

Shell Powder Compact in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Munich, DE

Elegantly shell shaped powder compact with a mirror. It is nicely detailed work in in 18 KT gold with Ruby cabochon.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Basketweave Compact Mirror, 3.25"
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Basketweave Compact Mirror, 3.25"

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Basketweave Compact Mirror, 3.25"

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous vintage compact mirror by Van Cleef & Arpels. "Basketweave" pattern.

Category

20th Century French Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact
Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact

Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

14K rose gold and sterling silver compact from Cartier, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier 40's 18K Gold Diamond and Gemset Compact, Circa 1940
Cartier 40's 18K Gold Diamond and Gemset Compact, Circa 1940

Cartier 40's 18K Gold Diamond and Gemset Compact, Circa 1940

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier, London 1940's, 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz, Compact, Circa 1940 The first letter of each gemstone acrostically spell D(diamond) E(emerald)...

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Vintage 1940s British Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Rubies Compact circa 1930
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Rubies Compact circa 1930

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Rubies Compact circa 1930

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bellmore, NY

Some brands are just iconic, and of course, Tiffany & Co. is one of them…known for quality jewelry and luxury home goods, this Art Deco compact is no exception. Marked Tiffany & Co. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Tiffany Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Compact with Leather Sleeve
Art Deco Tiffany Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Compact with Leather Sleeve

Art Deco Tiffany Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Compact with Leather Sleeve

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

From the late 1930's, this lovely compact is designed with gold and platinum detail set with channel set rubies and pave' diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Half Moon French Powder Compact
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Half Moon French Powder Compact

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Half Moon French Powder Compact

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique Art Deco 14k yellow gold French powder compact. Compact is adorned with 5 square blue sapphires totaling 2.14 carat total weight and 0.07 carat total weight of single cut di...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip
Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip

Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip

Unavailable

W 2 in L 1.5 in

Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip

Located in New York, NY

In the center is an essex crystal, depicting a horse's head. 14K yellow gold. Sleek. smooth and compact. 2" x 1 1/2."

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel
Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel

Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel

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H 2 in W 2 in L 3.25 in

Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel

Located in New York, NY

Multi Gem Gold Compact By John Rubel Set with rubies, diamonds & turquoise 14K Yellow Gold 102.8 Grams Measurements: 3.25" long, 2" wide 2" high Signed John Rubel Engraved Inside:...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Compact by Boucheron
Art Nouveau Gold Compact by Boucheron

Art Nouveau Gold Compact by Boucheron

By Boucheron

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite French gold compact created by the famed jewelry house Boucheron is a work of outstanding artistry.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Gold

Boucheron Paris Marguerite Diamond and Gold Compact Case
Boucheron Paris Marguerite Diamond and Gold Compact Case

Boucheron Paris Marguerite Diamond and Gold Compact Case

By Boucheron

Located in New York City, NY

Elegant diamond and 18K yellow gold compact case from the "Marguerite" collection by Boucheron, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact
Retro Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact

Retro Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Retro Bvlgari Diamond 18 Karat Gold Compact. Featuring six round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.20 carat, graded E-F color, VS clarity.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Buccellati Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Compact
1930s Buccellati Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Compact

1930s Buccellati Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Compact

By Buccellati

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and unusual sapphire, diamond, and 18K rose gold compact by Buccellati, circa 1930s. It features a deep red cabochon ruby in the middle, with high grade round brilliant cut diam...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950's Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Woven Yellow Gold Compact
1950's Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Woven Yellow Gold Compact

1950's Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Woven Yellow Gold Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels 18-karat yellow gold compact. This compact, circa the Mid-1900's, features a textured basket weave pattern.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Compact
Boucheron Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Compact

Boucheron Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Compact

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, PA

Perfect for the lady who desires every aspect of her life to be luxurious; the Boucheron Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Compact. This lovely vintage piece is made of 18K rose gold and is...

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20th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Compact
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Compact

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Gold Compact

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and ruby compact, Van Cleef & Arpels, Circa late 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case
Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case

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H 0.5 in W 2.88 in D 2.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Decorated with diamond-set cherry blossoms, this 18k compact is a sublime example of Tiffany & Co.’s love affair with the Japanese aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Vanity Items

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Gold Compact
Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Gold Compact

Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Gold Compact

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The art deco era when jewelry was art and glamour. Featuring colorful multihued green jade that is perfectly complimented by symmetrical lines of jet black onyx. Cleverly accented by...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Compact Powder Case
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Compact Powder Case

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Compact Powder Case

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The compact features square step-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 1.25 carats, enhanced by single-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.15 carat, set in 14k gold, marked Tif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Jade Enamel Diamond Gold Compact
French Art Deco Jade Enamel Diamond Gold Compact

French Art Deco Jade Enamel Diamond Gold Compact

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Style is something that never lacks in the creations of French designers. A lovely compact with jet black enamel coating the 18k gold box.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Jade

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Gold Compacts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of gold compacts available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 250 vintage examples as well as 3 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of gold compacts includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 62 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, square cut and cabochon gold compacts for sale. When shopping our range of gold compacts, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Gold Compacts?

On average, gold compacts at 1stDibs sell for $7,250, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $79,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.