Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire link work, with embossed snake heads a...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Diamond Cross With Emerald Accents
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian Diamond and Emerald Cross with openwork is handmade in two colors of 14k gold embellished with 2 ctsof old European and rose cut diamonds accented by emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds 9-14 Carat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Sublime Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace A jewel of profound beauty and heritage, this cross pendant is a breathtaking display of over six carats of natural emeralds, set in the rever...
Emerald, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Antique Emerald Gold Cross Pendant. Securely Hand set with 11 Green Emeralds, weighing approx. 1.00tcw.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Emerald and Gold Cannetile Maltese Cross Brooch/ Pendant
Located in London, GB
This unique quatrefoil design features five step-cut emeralds, including a central rectangular stone surrounded by four square emeralds.
Emerald, Gold
Renaissance Enamel Emerald & Gold Cross Pendant Late 16th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 16th century Measurements: 8,5 cm x 5,7 cm Weight: 79,28 gr This refined Renaissance pendant dates to the late 16th century and is distinguished by its cross shape, whi...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
17th Century Cross Table-Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1 14.75 grams Ribbon included 18th ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Art Deco Portuguese Yellow Gold Cross with Cabochon Emerald
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Handcrafted, this Art Deco style Portuguese cross is decorated with floral designs. The central part of the pendant catches the eye with a beautiful cabochon cut emerald of 0.40ct.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
18th Century 9kt Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Marcianise, IT
Enhancing the piece’s beauty and value are several natural emeralds, cut in a classic step-cut style and set along the vertical and horizontal arms of the cross.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and striking 18th-century Spanish cross pendant, this exceptional piece of devotional jewelry is a true testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond and Emerald Maltese Cross on a Pearl and Platinum Chain
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in London, GB
An antique emerald and diamond maltese cross pendant in yellow gold and silver, designed as a Maltese cross, set with square step cut and pear cut emeralds, accented by rose cut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Large Antique High Renaissance Style Emerald Natural Pearl Garnet Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
This exeptional crucifix features four large rich purple-red rhodolite garnets, beautiful natural pearls and attractive emeralds surrounding the figure of Jesus. The back of the cros...
Silver
Sterling Arts and Crafts Amythest Cross, Stavre Gregor Panis
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Arts and Crafts Cross hand made by Stavre Gregor Panis, member of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. Handmade with ivy leaves and shot beads climbing around a rectangula...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
The stunning cross is set with six magnificent rectangular emerald cut faceted natural mined Amethyst gems.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9.60 Ct Amethyst 1.60 Ct Diamond Large Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
(h. x w.) – including bail with 16.7 grams gross weight It is in wonderful condition keeping with age Edwardian jewelry design (so-named for King Edward VII) emerged on the tail end ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18K Gold Amethyst Pearl Enamel Drop Necklace, Circa 1840-50
Located in Napoli, IT
Striking Antique Necklace A particularly pretty antique necklace from the 19th century that is very wearable for many occasions,day night, with a detachable pendant for drama and imp...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
An Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An archaeological revival gold cross brooch/pendant, consisted of five square panels, each with a concave rosette, the central one set with a square-cut ruby, the other four set with...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Inspired Cross with Emeralds
Located in Athens, GR
This cross features a combination of cabochon emeralds, granulation, and filigree decoration, adding to its luxurious appeal.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Colombian Emerald Diamond Cross Provenance 1st Earl Camden
Located in New York, NY
A very rare eighteenth-century cross. 14K openwork gold, set with six step-cut Columbian emeralds (approximately 7.20ct total weight).
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
At the cross’s heart is a bright, verdant green emerald set in yellow gold, with ten rose cut diamonds in the immediate surround.
Diamond, Emerald
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Ruby Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional emerald cut ruby cross with diamonds set in platinum. 1.25cts of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
Important Mid-19th Century Russian Pectoral Cross
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
An emerald, pearl and diamond pectoral cross. This piece was presented by the Russian Imperial family to a high ranking member of the church for exemplary service to the crown.
Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Cross
Located in Great Neck, NY
A stunning Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Cross. A beautifully made cross featuring caliber cut emeralds and rose cuts!
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Emerald Cross Pendant, 3.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The twelve brilliant-cut round white diamonds in this incredible antique cross pendant weigh approximately 3.00 carats. Outlining these glistening jewels are beautiful emeralds that ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Emerald Cross
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Classic Bizantine gold cross with 12 carre emeralds Measures 30 x 24,50 mm
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond, Emerald and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and emerald cross pendant necklace. Circa 1890. Set with old mine cut diamonds, enhanced by old cut emerald foliate motifs, suspended from a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Platinum Cross
Located in Montgomery, AL
This incredibly decadent antique cross features 1 carat of old mine cut diamonds and 2.50 carats of vibrant emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald
Located in Stamford, CT
A high karat rare gold Byzantine cross with beautiful open work and circular scroll work is centered by an emerald of the same period.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th Century gold gem set cross pendant, centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carats accented by four round & oval, cabochon cut, natural emeralds (measu...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst
Located in Stamford, CT
Made from the fine jewelers of the Byzantine period, known for their quality, this magnificent openwork cross suspends three teardrop amethyst stones and is centered with a conical e...
Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold
Antique Arts & Crafts 0.75 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cross pendant is highly rendered as wood wrapped with meandering vines Accented by emerald cut emeralds weighing in total approximately 0.75 carat Very well matched and vividly gre...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 22K Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
My favourite thing about this Georgian Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Cross Pendant is the cannetille adornments.
Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 6 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ornate Victorian pendant from the 1880s features seven lush cabochon cut emeralds totaling approximately 6.00 carats, arranged in a graceful, flowing design. Surrounding the eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Chalcedony Detailed Mourning Cross Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
The front is neatly bezel set with a genuine emerald that stands out with its gorgeous vivid green color and is further surround and framed by lovely pearls for a wonderful touch.
Chalcedony, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wire openwork cross form suspending from a navette-shaped surmount Centering a bezel set 3.0 mm near-round pearl - white with mild iridescence With additional 2.0 to 3....
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.67 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch designed as a cross with ornate pierced scalloped gallery Each arm of cross is set with a row of consecutive square step cut emeralds weighing approximately 1.32 cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Georgian Pink Topaz Cross
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large 18-carat gold cross set with natural pearls, natural emeralds all in open setting, and five large pink topazes in closed setting.
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
An Exquisite Reversible Latin Cross
Located in London, GB
An exquisite reversible Latin Cross in gold emerald, sapphire, ruby & pearl. This pectoral bejeweled pendant is really a Gothic treasure.
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Chalcedony & Gemset Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow Gold Chalcedony, Emerald, Pearl Maltese Cross - Handmade, Over 2 centuries old & great condition, Excellent craftsmanship, Very rare Georgian pendant, 1.75 inches tall by ...
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Chalcedony
Mellerio Citrine, Diamond and Gold Cross Pendant
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New Orleans, LA
A remarkable work of ecclesiastical artistry, this antique cross pendant by Mellerio dits Meller features six rectangular cut citrines, totaling an impressive 73.50 carats. The magni...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Cross Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Ruby Cross Ring in 14k Rose Gold with Enamel and Diamonds, Circa 1860 This magnificent and substantial Victorian era ring, dating to around 1860, is a stunning example of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
1900 Victorian Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial pendant is designed as a cross with foliate and gold bead accents Comprised of bezel set emerald cut amethysts measuring approximately 9.5 x 7.5 mm Very well matched in...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A single round faceted old mine cut diamond sits at the centre atop five vibrant green emerald cut emeralds in a cross-like formation before a single matching pear cut emerald flanks...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Oval Ladies Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
Made in 14K yellow Gold, this piece features stunning 16 by 9mm Oval Onyx at the center that is surrounded by a rim of 28 round emeralds! The onyx is also crossed by a strip of six s...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Byzantine Gold and Emerald Cross Pendant, circa 6th Century AD
Located in New York, NY
With solid tapering cylindrical arms centered by a collar set with an emerald in the rough and with an integral suspension loop above. Beautiful and elegant.
Emerald, 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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