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18k Milor

18K Yellow Gold Italian Milor Byzantine Style Link Necklace
18K Yellow Gold Italian Milor Byzantine Style Link Necklace

18K Yellow Gold Italian Milor Byzantine Style Link Necklace

Located in Lake Worth, FL

18K Gold Byzantine Design Link Necklace Vintage heavy 18k yellow gold chocker, necklace marked Italy 18KG Milor.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Milor Teardrop Dangle Earrings - Yellow Gold 18k Italy Brushed Pierced
Milor Teardrop Dangle Earrings - Yellow Gold 18k Italy Brushed Pierced

Milor Teardrop Dangle Earrings - Yellow Gold 18k Italy Brushed Pierced

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Milor Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Dangle Fastening Type: Hook Closures Theme: Teardrop Features: Smoothly Finished with Brushed Detailing on Hollow Dangles Measur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor Italian 18k Gold High Polished Finish Puffed Bow Ribbon Slide Pendant
Milor Italian 18k Gold High Polished Finish Puffed Bow Ribbon Slide Pendant

Milor Italian 18k Gold High Polished Finish Puffed Bow Ribbon Slide Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Inside Bail Dimensions: 5.2x3.8mm (approx.) Stamp: Milor - Italy - 18k Condition: Excellent condition!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor 18K Gold 32" Long 7.8mm Wide Textured Rope Wrapped w/ Box Chain Necklace
Milor 18K Gold 32" Long 7.8mm Wide Textured Rope Wrapped w/ Box Chain Necklace

Milor 18K Gold 32" Long 7.8mm Wide Textured Rope Wrapped w/ Box Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Clasp: Large Spring Ring Clasp Stamp: Italy - Milor - 750 Condition: Original finish & patina preserved.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor Vintage Satin Finish 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings
Milor Vintage Satin Finish 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings

Milor Vintage Satin Finish 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Satin Finish 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings Very elegant designed earrings. The earring's width is 6.50mm and the diameter is 24mm. The earrings weight 3.1 grams solid 18 karat...

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Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor 1990's Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handbag Vintage Pendant Charm
Milor 1990's Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handbag Vintage Pendant Charm

Milor 1990's Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handbag Vintage Pendant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional handbag with arching handles and grooved features High polish and painted with glossy transparent orangey brown enamel With black giraffe animal pattern lin...

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1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings #24428
18K Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings #24428

18K Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings #24428

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Size: 40 mm x 11 mm x 12 mm Weight: 7.0 gr./ 4.5 dwt. Stamped: 18K Italy Milor Very good condition, professionally polished.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Italian 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Round Hoop Pair of Earrings
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Round Hoop Pair of Earrings

Italian 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Round Hoop Pair of Earrings

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of an Italian Milor 18K gold twisted round hoop earrings. They are hallmarked 18K, Milor and Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor Contoured Statement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold Women's
Milor Contoured Statement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold Women's

Milor Contoured Statement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold Women's

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped Face Height (north to south): 19/32"(14.8mm) Rise Above Finger: 5/32" (3.4mm) Weight: 7.2 Grams Stamps: 18k, Milor hallmark, Italy

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Italian Milor Ridge Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
Italian Milor Ridge Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold

Italian Milor Ridge Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold

Located in McLeansville, NC

These Italian Milor Ridge Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings add a modern edge to your everyday jewelry.

Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor Italian 18k Gold Alternating Brushed Ball Bead & Polished Link Necklace
Milor Italian 18k Gold Alternating Brushed Ball Bead & Polished Link Necklace

Milor Italian 18k Gold Alternating Brushed Ball Bead & Polished Link Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an absolutely gorgeous necklace by Milor that was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor Italian 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Interlocking Curb Link Chain Necklace
Milor Italian 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Interlocking Curb Link Chain Necklace

Milor Italian 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Interlocking Curb Link Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Excellent condition! Signature: Milor - 18KT - ITALY Stock Number: MK-21099131-PAR

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milor 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolo Chain
Milor 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolo Chain

Milor 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolo Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 18K yellow gold Dimension: necklace measures 16-inches in length Weight: 7.34 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings #22703
18K Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings #22703

18K Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings #22703

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H 0.47 in W 0.43 in L 1.22 in

18K Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings #22703

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Size: 40 mm x 11 mm x 12 mm Weight: 7.0 gr./ 4.5 dwt. Stamped: 18K Italy Milor Very good condition, professionally polished.

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Oval Hoop Earrings #16125
18K White Gold Oval Hoop Earrings #16125

18K White Gold Oval Hoop Earrings #16125

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Size: 27.2mm X 15.2mm X 5.8mm (approximately 2.8mm thick) Weight: 2.1 g/ 1.3 dwt Hallmark: 18K ITALY MILOR Very good condition, professionally polished.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Italian 18KT Yellow Gold Flat Oval Hoop Earrings, Chunky Hoop Earrings
Vintage Italian 18KT Yellow Gold Flat Oval Hoop Earrings, Chunky Hoop Earrings

Vintage Italian 18KT Yellow Gold Flat Oval Hoop Earrings, Chunky Hoop Earrings

Located in McLeansville, NC

Weight: 1.6 dwts. / 2.49 grams Stamps: 18K ITALY MILOR Ring Sizings & Modifications: * We are happy to assist in any ring sizings so that the ring may fit you perfectly upon arriv...

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Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Drop Pendant #23673
18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Drop Pendant #23673

18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Drop Pendant #23673

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H 0.11 in W 0.38 in L 2.01 in

18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Drop Pendant #23673

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Its polished finish and graceful drop shape give it a timeless charm, making it perfect for everyday wear or as a thoughtful gift for someone special. Hallmark: Milor 18k Italy Wei...

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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold High Polish Italian Milor Fancy Link Post Earrings
18k Yellow Gold High Polish Italian Milor Fancy Link Post Earrings

18k Yellow Gold High Polish Italian Milor Fancy Link Post Earrings

Located in Eagan, MN

They are pre-owned and in excellent condition. They are stamped "18K Italy" and "Milor". They are .75 inches long and .63 inches wide.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Italian Milor Rope Chain 20 Inches 4.34 Grams
18K Yellow Gold Italian Milor Rope Chain 20 Inches 4.34 Grams

18K Yellow Gold Italian Milor Rope Chain 20 Inches 4.34 Grams

Located in Eagan, MN

This is just a wonderful chain. It's a beautiful rope chain so pendants will hang very well on it. It's 20 inches long and 2.3 mm thick. The weight in grams is 4.34. It has a lo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Milor Italy Modernist Stainless Steel & 18K Gold color Gemstone Bangle
Milor Italy Modernist Stainless Steel & 18K Gold color Gemstone Bangle

Milor Italy Modernist Stainless Steel & 18K Gold color Gemstone Bangle

Located in San Diego, CA

Sleek, sculptural, and unmistakably Italian, this Milor bangle blends polished stainless steel with 18K yellow gold bezels showcasing amethyst, citrine, blue topaz, and peridot.

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Vintage 1960s Artisan Bangles

Milor 18 Karat Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Milor 18 Karat Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet

Milor 18 Karat Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a wide hinged bangle with pierced floral design Etched details contrast with brushed finish Completed by concealed clasp and fold-over safety Fully signed Milor, Italy,...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

18K Tri Color Gold Oblong Hoop Earrings
18K Tri Color Gold Oblong Hoop Earrings

18K Tri Color Gold Oblong Hoop Earrings

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W 0.77 in D 0.16 in L 1.17 in

18K Tri Color Gold Oblong Hoop Earrings

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Size: 29.5mm X 19.5mm X 4mm Weight: 1.8 gr / 1.1 dwt Hallmark: 18K Italy MILOR Very good condition, professionally polished.

Category

20th Century Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings #15568
18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings #15568

18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings #15568

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings- These elegant hoop earrings are crafted in beautifully detailed 18K white gold. Size: 22.5 mm x 8 mm Stamped: 18K ITALY MILOR Weight: ...

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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Early 2000s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings, 1.5 Inch
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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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22.90ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm  Ball  Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5"
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Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5" 1.6 MM wide 15.5 Inches long Necklace Beautiful box chain necklace with ball stations, There are 19 b...

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Early 2000s Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steve Battelle 5.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Wire Earrings
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By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

Three oval cabochons of graduated sized rainbow moonstone ( 4 x 6, 5 x 7, and 6 x 8 mm ) set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezels dangling below safety clasp wires in this simple, ...

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Chunky Link Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Chunky Link Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Chunky Link Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Italian chunky link necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of exactly 93 gold chunky links, connected in the iconic brick link design. Becaus...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Yellow Gold Contemporary Horizontal Oval Blue Topaz Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

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Located in New York, NY

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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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By Nina Zhou

Located in Newport Beach, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

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Sapphire, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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85.97 Grams Wheat Chain Collar Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
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Located in New York, NY

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Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Ram Knotted Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

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18k Milor For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18k milor for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k milor among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 18k milor has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Suzy Levian and Angelus are consistently popular. Take a look at a 18k milor featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k milor, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Milor?

On average, a 18k milor at 1stDibs sells for $4,816, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $370,000 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.