19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carats rose gold brooch, eagle's head hallmark and silver. This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a double barrette of gold, each ending at one end with a natural pearl, on wh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca. 1960s -1970s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.7 gr
Located in SE
Both stoppers and florets hallmarked Ω L 0.25 750 . Metal tested solid 18K Gold. In fine used condition. Tight and secure stoppers.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British hallmarks on the sticks: maker's H&W, 750, Birmingham, year letter not clear.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Earrings Sapphire Emerald Ruby solid 18K Gold / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine Three Stones studs from ca. 1960s -1970s in solid 18K Yellow featuring old diamond cut natural Blue Sapphires, Green Emeralds, and Red Rubies Ø x 2.5 mm each / ca. 0.1...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European flower halo studs in solid 18K White Gold . Hand-made ca. the 1960s -1970s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Bangle In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi-Gem Cabochon Bangle Vintage Ruby, Multi Sapphire & Diamond-Set 18K Gold & Silver Indulge in the effortless elegance of the Bochic Capri Multi-Gem Bangle—a vibra...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A remarkable Boucheron bracelet crafted in 18k gold and platinum, featuring an impressive arrangement of carved cabochon rubies accented by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Karl Stittgen Organic Pearl and Multi Stone Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural, organic design cuff bracelet by Karl Stittgen circa 1970 featuring diamonds, druzy agate, cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, baroque, and round white pearls, set ...
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...
$1,576Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl & Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
We made a this special ring for traveling collection called “Orient” The collection is set in 18 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapph...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Bangle - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl White South Sea Pearl Multi color sapphires from Sri ...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Pearl Earrings & Bangle 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
We made a this special ring for traveling collection called “Orient” The collection is set in 18 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds are set in delicate flower design using "Waltzing Brilliance" jewellery setting technology. Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewe...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby AA Akoya Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold 18K WG Stud Earrings, Weight 3.85 g, Post 1mm. 2- Akoya Pearl - 1.08g 10 -Ruby 0.66ct 2 -Diamond 0.02ct Screw Catches Cleaning: Please do not use Ultrasonic machine.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented with cabochon emerald and man made faceted rubies.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
THANKS Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcase a vibrant arrangement of cabochon rubies paired with round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s Sapphires Rubies Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This elegant second-hand yellow gold bracelet is made up of godron-patterned gold pearl and smaller smooth gold pearls strung o...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,230Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K Yellow or White Gold.
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
EDWARDIAN 1900 Fabulous Butterfly In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds, Rubies & Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian butterfly convertible necklace-brooch. This fabulous convertible pendant-brooch was created during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, between the 1900-1910. The piec...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Modern Emerald Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a pearly white Akoya cultured pearl set on a disc adorned with alternating modern bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents a bird of paradise, the feathers being set with alternating rubies and emeralds, the belly a...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Pearl 15.5mm Diamond Drop Earrings Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond drop earrings feature two 15.5 x 14mm pearls of fine quality nacre and beautiful lustre. The pearls are suspended from 2 hoops set with round diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Austrian Charm Bracelet solid 14K/18K Gold 20 Charms / 19cm /23.5gr
Located in SE
Five pendants of Enameled Gold. Seven in solid Gold . Eight pendants with Gold and Stones : Red Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Dark Blue Spinel , Turquoise, Amethyst , Pearl , Blue Ch...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, Turquoise, Enam...
Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
The total approximate diamond weight is 2.90 carats, to an openwork pendant/brooch featuring foliate and floral motifs, polished edges and open back holing, fitted to reverse with a ...
18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Jade Fine and Precious Stones Metal 18 Karat Gold Birds Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pendant consists of a large oval jade plate, held in place by a gold-plated and 18-karat gold bail. On the front, the plate is decorated with a gold-plated metal floral and plan...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Jade, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow G...
Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Vintage hand - made Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold decorated with 23 natural gem stones cut in various shapes : Rubies, Sapphires, Tourmalines and one Red Garnet.
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work This impeccable antiquated Mughal era style hand-crafted Navratan (nine) gems and polki diamond clus...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...
GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible set of earrings and necklace. This is a very rare suite composed by a necklace-chain, a pendant-brooch and dangle-earrings. The four jewelry pieces were created...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
THANKS Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 2.67ct Colombia Muzo Emerald -Clarity Enhanced (F2)- (8.51 x 7.95 x 6.14mm)
Located in Singapore, SG
At Burma Jars, our custom design pieces are crafted using at least 18k solid gold or platinum, paired with precious gemstones such as rubies, sapphires, jade, pearls, or other rare f...
Emerald
A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
A Continental Turn-of-the-last-century pearl, diamond and ruby navette ring, to the centre a round pearl of cream colour, vertically-set between four old-cut diamonds, all surrounded...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Cross-Over Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby cross-over ring, the old brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.56 carats, the round faceted ruby weighing 0.78 carats, accompanied by Gem and Pearl Laboratory report st...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
An Edwardian ruby and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted ruby weighting 1.66 carats, accompanied by Gem & Pearl laboratory report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring, the three cushion-cut faceted rubies graduating from the centre with one pear-shaped ruby set on each end, the rubies estimated to weigh 3.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
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