Antique Victorian Gold Folding Ball Locket Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautiful antique Victorian folding ball locket pendant is masterfully crafted in solid 18
18k Gold
Victorian locket ball pendant in 18k gold, Orb locket pendant, medallion
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian locket ball pendant in 18 karat gold. A rare folding pendant that takes the form of a
18k Gold
Antique 18Kt Yellow Gold Ball and Locket Necklace
Located in Wheaton, IL
Stunning Antique 18Kt yellow gold ball and locket necklace - 16" ball chain 50 7.25mm gold balls
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ball Shaped Locket Pendant Folding Frame 14K Yellow Gold Initials
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual locket pendant in the shape of a ball was created in the 1870’s. It is made out of 14K
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Work, Gold Ball Border & Open Locket Back. Secure Pin & Safety Chain Weight 7.6g Measures Approx
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Dated Birmingham 1885 Silver Locket
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is an absolutely stunning Sterling Silver antique Victorian locket. It is fully hallmarked
Sterling Silver
Rare Victorian Gold Ball Locket
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 18K Gold Ball Locket Pendant on 14K Gold Chain. The piece is in excellent estate
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Guilloche Enamel Ball Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg between 1908 and 1917 by the 3rd Jewelry Artel. The ball shaped gilded
Gold Plate
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ball Link Bracelet with Locket Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant yellow gold setting. Hanging from the center of bracelet is a ball link locket charm that is
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Collar & Locket Circa 1875-85
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
drop section is attached. Suspended from the drop section falls an ornate Etruscan revival style locket
Gold
Antique Victorian Ball Locket Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1880s, this exquisite Victorian ball pendant decoratively pierced and hand fashioned
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Polo Locket Necklace Blue Enamel Art Deco Polo Mallet Ball
Located in New York, NY
Polo including the mallet and ball in Royal Blue Enamel over a Gold Filled repousse engraved locket
Enamel, Gold-filled
Victorian Emerald Gold Etruscan Ram's Head Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
ball locket, which is rounded on the front and flat on the back, revealing a hollow center with glass
Emerald, 15k Gold
Victorian Silver Locket and Chain
Located in New York, NY
19th Century locket and chain of clover leaf links in sterling. Heavily engraved locket with ball
Sterling Silver
Antique Gemset Gold Ball Locket
Located in New York, NY
Figural ball locket. Opens to hold three photographs. 14K yellow gold, set with faceted rubies
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver 4-Picture Locket Ball Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a cherished Art Deco 1920s keepsake ball locket-pendant-necklace. This lovely piece
Gold and Pearls Antique Belle Epoque Pendant Locket
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very lovely antique locket, made in France circa 1880. Made in rose gold 18k and set with natural
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18 White Gold Flower Ruby Invisible Stud Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely ruby stud earrings that you can use as everyday.We use the top quality Ruby for our invisible setting.It is deep red and very sparking. The invisible is a highly technique ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,739 / item
W 0.24 in L 18 in
Italian Oval Rolo Chain 6.2mm 18 inch Necklace, 14K Yellow Gold, Swivel Clasp
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Made for us in Italy, this graceful 6.2 mm wide oval rolo chain is finished to the high standards Italian jewelry is known for! This fabulous statement chain is made affordable by th...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Knot Ring Sapphire Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5 Signed Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Bulgari knot ring set with a blue sapphire and emerald in 18k yellow gold. Pointed cabochon cut sapphire and emerald measure 3mm each. The sapphire is in good condition an...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup prongs. The prongs are connected as a mount, separate from the locket, which has b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring
Located in London, GB
A heavy 18 karat (18K) yellow gold ring designed as a bold, three-dimensional, coiled spring in the Retro style. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Tubogas Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3-Row Wrap Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Bvlgari ring from the iconic Tubogas collection features a slightly adjustable 3-row wrap design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with an oval F-G-H VVS2-VS...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,606 / item
Signet Forget-Me-Not Ring 18ct Gold Made to Order
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 9ct and 18ct gold, the Forget-Me-Not Signet ring is a timeless symbol of love and remembrance. Inspired by Victorian sentimental jewelry, this ring features two letters of...
18k Gold
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be able to wear it as a pendant...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 26.30 grams Inside Circumference: 7" Width: 4.5mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct Yellow & White Gold Beautiful Little Rub Over Set Diamond Stud Earrings. Set with Old European Cut Diamonds from an Old Antique Brooch. Total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant is a charming and sentimental piece of jewelry, designed to hold the memories of loved ones close. Crafted from 9 karat gold, the pendant...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Pomellato 9.5 TCW Cabochon Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Griffe Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Estate sourced elegant Pomellato Griffe 9.5 TCW Golden Citrine 18K yellow gold ring. Size: 6 US Condition: Very Good Marks: 18K, partial Pomellato signature on the interior Citrine: ...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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