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22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our unique Hemera
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
22 Karat Gold Sun Pendant
W 0.08 in Dm 1.58 in
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Etruscan Design. The Italian
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Moon Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
H 1.58 in W 0.14 in
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Geometric Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Gold Mask Pendant and 20" Chain Necklace by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Greek
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
22 Karat Gold Mask Necklace
H 1.4 in W 1.3 in D 0.06 in
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
H 0.71 in W 0.83 in D 1.26 in
22 Karat Gold Garnet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Garnet Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Braid Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Braid Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry. Our solid braided "Eutychia" bracelet is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Wrap Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Wrap Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Examples. Our incredible solid
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Cartouche Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Cartouche Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our tiny and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Key Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Key Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design. Our solid gold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Examples. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Solid 22K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Roman Design
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Spiral Cuff Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Design. Our
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Hercules Knot Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Hercules Knot Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Love as an
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Stacked 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Triple Stacked 22K Yellow Gold Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Cypriot Design. Our
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Round Garnet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Thin Ring with Central Round Garnet Cabochon Stone by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Hercules Knot Cuff Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Hercules Knot Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Minoan-Inspired Signet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Minoan-Inspired Signet Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Thick Braid Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Thick Braid Ring by ROMAE Jewelry in 22K Yellow Gold. Our striking "Aurora" ring features a solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Solid Gold Customizable Signet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Solid Yellow Gold Monogram Ring by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our classic
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Mycenaean-Inspired Lily Flower Link Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Mycenaean-Inspired Lily Flower Link Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry. Our incredible
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2010s European Classical Greek Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 karat gold bracelet from the brand Zolotas Jewelry
By Zolotas
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
22 karat gold bracelet from the Zolotas brand, in an open design with a rough finish 22 karat
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Vintage 1970s Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Olive Marathon Wreath Pendant
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
your Olympic winner for a 26 mile marathon. .Using may favorite cad program. Yes 22 k yellow gold on a
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Small Concave Cuff Bracelet
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla using higher karat golds. 22 Karat Yellow Gold Concave Cuff
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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Virginia Small Concave Cuff Bracelet
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Small Custom Concave Cuff Bracelet, Moving back to my sculpture days. Trying
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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold, Emerald and Diamond pendant, Indian Maharaja jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
handcrafted in India and has been made in 22K gold to keep the tradition and quality alive in the piece. The
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Cable Chain Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold 22" at 2.85 mm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful chain are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry 22 Karat Gold Hand Hammered 3.22 Carat Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Karat gold hammered ring which is bold and breathtaking!! Made to be worn daily. Be one of a kind! You
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Emilio Jewelry 22 Karat Gold Hand Hammered Ancient Cut Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
, orange, peach, green,blue, pink sapphires have been set in a hand made 22 Karat gold hammered ring which
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 7.20 Carat Sapphire Ring Set in 22 Karat Gold
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
made 22 karat gold Gold collection, hand hammered for those who wish for a simple bold everyday ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Necklace Chain Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Etruscan and or Roman style, is woven chain in 22 karat gold with finials ornemented
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
22 karat gold chain with toggle clasp. The links are mini sailor's knot, a method that has was used
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline Pendant in 22 Karat gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
the stone to life. All hand carved stone and hand fabricated in 22 Karat gold. Tourmaline lore speaks
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very old ring , vintage Has a center flower Beautiful color and shine 22 Karat yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Bridal Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Diamond Marquise Ring 22 Karat Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond HSI 1carat set in 22K gold ring with a double shank in 20Karat gold the ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Pendant in 22 Karat gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
free form Opal pendant is set in 22Karat gold and entirely hand crafted by the artist in NYC. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubellite and 22 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
, inspired by ancient Roman jewelry design. hang on a 22 Karat gold hoop. Rubellite is a part of the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

22 Karat Gold and Apaptite Necklace Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Necklace of luminous tumbled Apatite nuggets on 22 karat gold hand woven chain 18 inches long. Hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Coil Band Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
22K gold, hand - tooled coil band. The ring has 4 coils with a hand-tooled design in the gold
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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold

22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual spear shaped earrings from South India, in 22K gold with fine tooling work along the spine
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Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
22K gold flower ring. A lost-wax casting and an older Indian ring with a newer band. Early 1900's
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Early 20th Century Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and a hallmark for 22 karat gold; chain stamped with hallmark for 14 karat gold. Bold and wearable
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Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
H 1.63 in W 3.25 in L 25.5 in
22 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 22K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Width: 4.75mm
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

22 karat yellow gold and enamel bangle
Located in Coral Gables, FL
22 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle with Enamel and Engraved Accents. Engraved with Serial Number. Finished
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

22 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Dangling Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Hand crafted in rich 22 karat yellow gold, these ribbon inspired drop earrings show beautifully and
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Vintage 1980s Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peruvian Opal bracelet in 22 Karat gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian Opal bead bracelet in 22 Karat gold with 22 Karat gold bead spacers and a toggle clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Carved Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
This 22 karat yellow gold bangle features hand carved and engraved details. The inner diameter is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Ixthus Charm Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
22k yellow gold Ixthus pendant on a 16 inch 18k gold German cord necklace. Pendant is 1.56 inch in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Hammered 22 Karat Gold inlay on 14 Karat White Gold Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Two tone hammered 22k yellow gold inlay on 14k white gold. Handcrafted wedding band. Band width
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammered 22 Karat Gold inlay on 14 Karat White Gold Band
Located in Wallingford, CT
Two tone hammered 22k yellow gold inlay on 14k white gold. Handcrafted wedding band. Band width
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rough Aquamarine 22 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Seven rough Aquamarine gemstones wrapped in 22k yellow gold wire and connected with solid 22k
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Halo 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Diamond "Halo" (0.54 carat total weight, G-H, SI1) 22k yellow gold dangle earrings. Dangle
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby & Moonstone Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
millimeters weighing 17 carats, set in antique Roman fashion in 22 karat gold with granulation. Earwire are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Boulder Opal Gold Cuff Bracelet 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold Textured
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
Boulder opal cuff bracelet in 22k gold and 18k gold. Boulder opal is from Queensland, Australia
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Puffy Washer Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
jewelry company that fuses together the clean lines of geometric sculpture with the spirit of tribal
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil

22 Karat Italian Yellow Gold Textured Dangle Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful necklace showcases intricate textured dangle designs crafted from luxurious 22 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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22 Karat Gold Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 22 karat gold jewelry 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, 22k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 633 vintage editions and 1159 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of 22 karat gold jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a choice in our collection of 22 karat gold jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Scrives, Pamela Farland and Vicki Orr are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of 22 karat gold jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 547, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 oval cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for an option in this array of 22 karat gold jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 22 Karat Gold Jewelry?

On average, a piece of 22 karat gold jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,399, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $250,000 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.

Questions About 22 Karat Gold Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.