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18k Gold Pill Box

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Ornate Pill Box/Circa 1880's
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Ornate Pill Box/Circa 1880's

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Ornate Pill Box/Circa 1880's

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 27.7 grams Dimensions: 1.75 inches x 1.25 inches x 0.5 inches This beautiful ornate pill box dates back to circa 1880's.

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Antique 1880s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with grape leaves motif around it; also features an intricate geometric design around th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pill Box
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pill Box

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pill Box

Located in London, GB

A vintage 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli pill box, circa 1970 A sweet pill box of rectangular shape both the lid and base of the box are set with cabochon lapis lazuli gently fle...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Giaconi & Gioli Italian Gold and Diamond Double Pill Box, Circa 1970
Vintage Giaconi & Gioli Italian Gold and Diamond Double Pill Box, Circa 1970

Vintage Giaconi & Gioli Italian Gold and Diamond Double Pill Box, Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

A Vintage Giaconi & Gioli Italian gold double pill box, designed as an oval cylinder, with a reeded pattern and polished ends, with rose gold edges, with a rose gold, diagonal dividi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cartier Paris Chinoiserie Lac Burgaute Enamel Gold Pill Box
Art Deco Cartier Paris Chinoiserie Lac Burgaute Enamel Gold Pill Box

Art Deco Cartier Paris Chinoiserie Lac Burgaute Enamel Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Rare Cartier Mother of Pearl and enamel Chinoiserie Pill Box A very collectible and rare motif Made in France Circa 1928

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Fabergé Pill Box 18K Yellow Gold Green GuillocheEnamel 12 Diamonds & 16 Rubies
Fabergé Pill Box 18K Yellow Gold Green GuillocheEnamel 12 Diamonds & 16 Rubies

Fabergé Pill Box 18K Yellow Gold Green GuillocheEnamel 12 Diamonds & 16 Rubies

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Fabergé Limited Edition Pill Box 18K Yellow Gold, Vitreous Green Enamel, Diamonds 0.30 ct G VS, Rubies 0.48ct Reference: F1104/AP/02/31/102_F1085/00/00/06/102 Brand: Fabergé Workma...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

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

Fabergé Pill Box, 18k Yellow Gold, Blue Guilloche Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Sapphire
Fabergé Pill Box, 18k Yellow Gold, Blue Guilloche Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Sapphire

Fabergé Pill Box, 18k Yellow Gold, Blue Guilloche Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Sapphire

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Fabergé Pill Box, 18K Yellow Gold, Vitreous Blue Enamel, Diamonds 1.20 ct, Sapphire Cabochon 0.37 ct This exquisite Fabergé pill box, crafted in the early 1990s by Victor Mayer, sho...

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1990s German Belle Époque Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Crown Pill Box in 18 Karat Gold - Micheletto
Crown Pill Box in 18 Karat Gold - Micheletto

Crown Pill Box in 18 Karat Gold - Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Description: This stunning 18 karat yellow gold pill-ring features a magnificent crown design, meticulously adorned with antique cut diamonds. The crown embellishment adds a regal to...

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Mid-20th Century Italian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Ruby Floral Pill Box
Vintage Cartier Ruby Floral Pill Box

Vintage Cartier Ruby Floral Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Here we have a truly exquisite 18ct yellow gold pill box by the renowned luxury jeweller Cartier. Beautifully crafted, the box is adorned with an intricate floral motif and accented ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Emerald and Diamond Pill Box Pendant
Antique Emerald and Diamond Pill Box Pendant

Antique Emerald and Diamond Pill Box Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a delightful creation taken from the Victorian era. Crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold, this small, decorative container was primarily designed to safely hold medicati...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Hand-Engraved Gold Pill Box
Antique Hand-Engraved Gold Pill Box

Antique Hand-Engraved Gold Pill Box

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W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 1.75 in

Antique Hand-Engraved Gold Pill Box

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully detailed pill box with hand-engraving throughout. The careful faceting within the gold captures light at every angle, adding to its already luxurious fabrication.

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Green Enamel and Diamond Shell Shaped Pill Box
18 Karat Yellow Green Enamel and Diamond Shell Shaped Pill Box

18 Karat Yellow Green Enamel and Diamond Shell Shaped Pill Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 18ky gold and diamond shell or pumpkin shaped pill/snuff box with green enameling. Has 0.78 carat total weight of RBC diamonds H-I color and SI2-I1 clarity. Besides the ena...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER. An Enamel Pill Box
CARTIER. An Enamel Pill Box

CARTIER. An Enamel Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Composed of two octagonal compartments, each applied with blue guilloché enamel to all sides over a radiating motif, within contours of white enamel, the front centring on an oval wh...

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20th Century French Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

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18k Gold

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace
Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

By Tsutomu Matsuzaki

Located in Tokyo, JP

All buyers outside of Japan will receive -10% tax exemption from the list price. Please inquire for details. Ruby : 0.67ct / Diamonds : 0.27ct Beads Necklace : Ruby 48ct / K18WG wit...

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2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Bulgari Small Yellow Gold Antique Italian Lira Coin Pill Box
Bulgari Small Yellow Gold Antique Italian Lira Coin Pill Box

Bulgari Small Yellow Gold Antique Italian Lira Coin Pill Box

By Bulgari

Located in New York City, NY

Stylish yellow 18K gold pill box by Bulgari with an ancient Italian 22K gold coin as the top.

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Mid-20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

19th Century Georgian 18K Gold & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, London, c.1823
19th Century Georgian 18K Gold & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, London, c.1823

19th Century Georgian 18K Gold & Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, London, c.1823

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Georgian 18k gold & guilloche enamel pill box, of traditional round shape and exquisite quality, the lid elaborately decorated with an array of wavy colours of transluce...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Gold Repoussee Pill Box
Gold Repoussee Pill Box

Gold Repoussee Pill Box

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage pill & snuff box with artistic repousse and relief enhancements is crafted in solid 18Kyellow gold, weighing approx. 54.3 grams and measuring approx. 48mm x 32mm. Design...

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Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box
Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box

Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Cartier Italy 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold signed Cartier Italy serial #15273 with purity marks, weighing 32.00 grams.

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Vintage 1950s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18k Gold and Enamel Gucci Hazelnut Pill Box
An 18k Gold and Enamel Gucci Hazelnut Pill Box

An 18k Gold and Enamel Gucci Hazelnut Pill Box

By Gucci

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18-karat yellow gold pill box in the shape of a hazelnut engraved and and with brown enamel, signed: Gucci, Italy. weight: 23.14 g dimensions: 2.5 x 2 cm

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Vintage 1970s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pill Box
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pill Box

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pill Box

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H 0.5 in W 1.88 in D 1.25 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Pill Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, Van Cleef and Arpels, French, 18k. This delightful pill box from Van Cleef & Arpels features their iconic weave rendered in solid eighteen-karat yellow gold.

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Vintage 1950s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Gold Leopardprint Design Pills box
Bulgari Gold Leopardprint Design Pills box

Bulgari Gold Leopardprint Design Pills box

By Bulgari

Located in Napoli, NA

Vintage unusual item designed by Bvlgari, it is made of 18k Yellow Gold. Made in Italy, circa 1980 Has a total weight of 32 grams. The dimensions are 3,5 cm x 1 cm. Perfect as gift o...

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Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas Cabochon Sapphire 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box
Bvlgari Tubogas Cabochon Sapphire 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box

Bvlgari Tubogas Cabochon Sapphire 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box

By Bulgari

Located in New York City, NY

Fine cabochon sapphire and 18k yellow gold pill box, from the Tubogas collection by Bulgari circa 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Gubelin Wood and Gold Sliding Pill Box
Gubelin Wood and Gold Sliding Pill Box

Gubelin Wood and Gold Sliding Pill Box

By Gubelin

Located in New York City, NY

Handsome wood and 18K yellow gold pill box by Gubelin. It features a sliding door with wood grain.

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Mid-20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Large Gold Austrian Coin Pill Box
Bulgari Large Gold Austrian Coin Pill Box

Bulgari Large Gold Austrian Coin Pill Box

By Bulgari

Located in New York City, NY

Rare 22k yellow gold Austrian imperial coin pill box by Bulgari.

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Mid-20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Italian Emerald Green Enamel Gold Pill Box
Italian Emerald Green Enamel Gold Pill Box

Italian Emerald Green Enamel Gold Pill Box

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W 1.19 in D 0.57 in L 1.75 in

Italian Emerald Green Enamel Gold Pill Box

Located in New York City, NY

Very ornate emerald, 18k yellow gold and green enamel pill box of Italian origin.

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Vintage 1970s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate Gem-Set and Gold Pill Box
Estate Gem-Set and Gold Pill Box

Estate Gem-Set and Gold Pill Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carry your pills in style! This charming 18k gold clutch purse pill box is designed with elaborate wire work and studded with cabochon and faceted emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and tu...

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20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Boucheron Paris Marguerite Sapphire Gold Pill Box
Boucheron Paris Marguerite Sapphire Gold Pill Box

Boucheron Paris Marguerite Sapphire Gold Pill Box

By Boucheron

Located in New York City, NY

Chic blue sapphire and 18K yellow gold pillbox from the "Marguerite" collection by Boucheron, circa 1960s. It features a repeating flower motif resembling marguerites throu...

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Mid-20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

SCHLUMBERGER for Tiffany Gold Shell Form Pill Box
SCHLUMBERGER for Tiffany Gold Shell Form Pill Box

SCHLUMBERGER for Tiffany Gold Shell Form Pill Box

By Jean Schlumberger

Located in Chicago, IL

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold, Textured Shell Pill Box.

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Vintage 1970s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Cabochon Ruby Gold Ribbed Melon Pill Box
Bulgari Cabochon Ruby Gold Ribbed Melon Pill Box

Bulgari Cabochon Ruby Gold Ribbed Melon Pill Box

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W 1.25 in D 0.63 in L 2.25 in

Bulgari Cabochon Ruby Gold Ribbed Melon Pill Box

By Bulgari

Located in New York City, NY

Elegant ruby and 18K yellow gold ribbed pill box by Bulgari. It features a cabochon ruby as an opening button, on an elliptical ribbed design commonly known as the Mellon.

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Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

French Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Basketweave Pill Box
French Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Basketweave Pill Box

French Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Basketweave Pill Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Basketweave Box A finely made mid-century French vanity or pill box by Van Cleef & Arpels, executed in rich 18k yellow gold and worked throu...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Illario Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Pill Box
Illario Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Pill Box

Illario Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Pill Box

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W 1.13 in D 0.75 in L 1.44 in

Illario Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Pill Box

Located in New York City, NY

Whimsical white, red and black enamel over 18K yellow gold pill box resembling a ladybug by Carlo Illario Brothers.

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Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

AMR Shaker Geneve Sapphire Enamel Gold Large Pill Box
AMR Shaker Geneve Sapphire Enamel Gold Large Pill Box

AMR Shaker Geneve Sapphire Enamel Gold Large Pill Box

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Sapphire And Enamel Large Pill Box by AMR Shaker Geneve.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Estate Gold Starfish Pill Box
TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Estate Gold Starfish Pill Box

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Estate Gold Starfish Pill Box

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and collectible 18K yellow gold pill box in the form of a rock with a starfish sitting on top of it, by Tiffany & Co.

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Vintage 1970s American Boxes and Cases

ITALIAN Sapphire Blue Enamel and Gold Dual Compartment Pill Box
ITALIAN Sapphire Blue Enamel and Gold Dual Compartment Pill Box

ITALIAN Sapphire Blue Enamel and Gold Dual Compartment Pill Box

Located in New York City, NY

Charming blue sapphire, blue enamel and 18k yellow gold pill box of Italian origin. It features two rich blue cabochon sapphires opening each of the two separate compartments.

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Vintage 1970s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Pea Pod Pill Box, circa 1960
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Pea Pod Pill Box, circa 1960

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Pea Pod Pill Box, circa 1960

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as pea pod shaped repousse pill box with ribbed texture and raised gold bead detail throughout Topped by decorative foliate stem Opens on a hinge to reveal a polished gold...

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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18 Karat Gold Walnut Pill Box, circa 1960
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18 Karat Gold Walnut Pill Box, circa 1960

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18 Karat Gold Walnut Pill Box, circa 1960

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as walnut shaped repoussé pill box, textured gold with raised polished gold detail Terminates as two bezel set round ruby cabochon measuring approximately 2.2 mm, saturated...

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Vintage 1960s Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pill Box by Victor Mayer for Fabergé
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pill Box by Victor Mayer for Fabergé

18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pill Box by Victor Mayer for Fabergé

By Modern Fabergé

Located in Zurich, CH

18 karat yellow gold enamel pill box by Victor Mayer for Fabergé. An exquisite limited edition Fabergé 18 karat yellow gold pill box fitted with a matched four leg stand. The rectang...

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1990s German Russian Revival Boxes and Cases

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

Mid Century Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Pill Box
Mid Century Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Pill Box

Mid Century Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Pill Box

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In fact, ornately decorated with an 18k gold basket weave, this pill box is a mid century treasure all its own.

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Vintage 1960s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold Pill Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold pill box you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a 18k gold pill box from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a 18k gold pill box has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bulgari, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A 18k gold pill box of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Sapphire, from our inventory of 8, 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 emerald cut alternatives. When shopping for a 18k gold pill box, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Pill Box?

Prices for a 18k gold pill box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $30,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,500.

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.