Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
set throughout with old cut diamonds and the eyes set with garnet cabochons to a single curved pin
Late 19th Century English Antique Garnet Cabochon
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
set throughout with old cut diamonds and the eyes set with garnet cabochons to a single curved pin
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 7.63 Carat Red Tanzanian Cabochon Garnet Dome Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique dome ring, most likely circa late Victorian era, features a wine red cabochon garnet
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Ring With Round Cabochon Garnet Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring with round cabochon garnet in yellow gold flat mount. Circa 1890's Size band : 10mm Finger
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Baby Ring 14K Yellow Gold Antique Original 1860's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Baby Ring 14K Yellow Gold Antique Original 1860's Features a Genuine
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This late Victorian ring features a wine-red oval cabochon garnet center stone set in a decorative
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant / Scarf Tie
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rhodolite Garnets - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Bright Vivid
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Georgian style oval cabochon garnet 14K yellow gold signet ring with gold rope twist
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Early Victorian Large Cabochon Garnet & Diamond Tassel Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
beautifully sized cabochon garnet at its centre. The garnet is elegantly framed in radiant yellow gold and
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet and 15 Karat Cannetille Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet Drop Earrings c.1840s Composition: 15K Yellow Gold and Cabochon
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Angel Ring Sz8 Renaissance Revival
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
cabochon garnet held dramatically by two finely modeled winged cherubs. The deeply saturated garnet
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality antique Etruscan Revival gold and cabochon garnet Greek key motif disk brooch
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k gold and silver ring with a cabochon-cut garnet and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
A vintage ring with a cabochon-cut garnet and diamonds. Crafted of approximately 0.580 fine yellow
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
lies a captivating cabochon garnet, radiating a deep, rich hue that draws the eye and exudes
Garnet, Pearl
Victorian 15kt Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Pearl Bracelet c.1860
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian bracelet in 15 Kt gold has a large dome cabochon garnet in the center that is set with
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold
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Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garnet that gives the
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century 206.60Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet 1.49Ct Diamond Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
garnet. The detachable cross pendant is ornamented with a further four cabochon cut garnets and single
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold White Enamel and Cabochon Garnet Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Era Circa 1890's. 14kt Gold White enamel and cabochon Garnet bangle bracelet. Total
14k Gold, Enamel
A Fine Medieval Finger-Ring set with a Cabochon Garnet
Located in London, GB
A Fine Medieval Finger-Ring set with a Cabochon Garnet Gold, garnet Europe Early 15th Century
Gold
Antique Dragon Hinged Bangle Silver
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
silver Garnet cabochons Measurements: Inner length: 6 3/4 inches Maximum width: 1 inch (at the center
Silver
A Migration Period or Early Medieval Slavic Finger-Ring
Located in London, GB
Collared Granules and Garnet Cabochon Gold, garnet Migration Period / possibly Moravia (modern Eastern
Gold
C1780 Georgian Almandine Garnet Eternity Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian almandine garnet eternity band in 15K gold. Almandine garnets were used widely during this
Garnet, 15k Gold
Victorian 20KT Gold Garnet and Pearl Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
A Victorian pendant in 20KT gold, set with five large cabochon garnets and a surrounding border of
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.50ct Garnet Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
garnets. Each garnet is a cabochon cut stone weighing 0.50 carat, each claw set firmly in place. Crafted
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18K Gold Garnet Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Georgian earrings composed of 18K yellow gold and cabochon garnets. The garnets are foil backed
Garnet, 18k Gold
French Antique Garnet, Diamond and Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of French antique cabochon garnet, diamond and gold cufflinks, with carbuncle cabochon-cut
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
opals and four garnets mounted on different levels. The brooch is 2 3/8 inches w ide and 1 1/2 inches
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian French Sweetheart Garnet Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Neele 18 Dec-bre 1888 Gems: 2 hearth shaped cabochon cut natural garnets totaling approx 39.00 Cts (19.3
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
C1880 18K Five Stone Almandine Garnet Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Our ring has 5 polished flat cut almandine garnets set into a gold border and open in the back
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
engraving. The coiled serpent's body here has been set with a single row of demantoid garnets; a feature
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The ring is crafted in platinum topped gold. It features a marquise shape cabochon cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Platinum
Antique 38.50Ct Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a stunning and large claw set 38.50ct cabochon cut garnet. The feature stone is flanked with
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.37 Carat Turquoise and Garnet Yellow Gold Snake Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with two collet set cabochon cut garnets, representing the serpent's eyes. The interlacing body
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage Portuguese Sailboat Brooch of Garnet, Circa 1930
Located in Lewisburg, PA
rhodolite garnet cut cabochon. Nautical imagery was especially popular in early 20th-century jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds 2 garnet stones and surrounding it is the most ornate gold work. central
Garnet, Gold
Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ
Located in Chicago, IL
-karat gold and bezel-set with a cabochon garnet intaglio engraved with a Chi-Rho monogram of Jesus
Garnet, Gold
Antique Garnet, Beryl and Gold Snake Necklace, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
C1860 9k Halley's Flat Cut Garnet Comet Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
made to commemorate the 1835 comet sighting and features polished almandine garnets, with fiery red
Garnet, 9k Gold
Reliquary of the Cardinal: Austro-Hungarian Garnet Cross, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
cabochon garnets, believed to reference cardinal rank. Its bold, architectural silhouette is softened by
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Barnby & Rust 20K Yellow Gold Garnet Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian brooch is crafted from 20K yellow gold, featuring cabochon-cut garnets with a rich
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.05 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
3.05ct cabochon cut garnet. The subtly flared elevated ring shoulders trifurcate and integrate into the
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Opal and Garnet Ring of 9k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An enchanting antique ring (circa 1900), set with nine luminous opal cabochons accented by four
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Silver
Art Noveau Silver and Garnet Brooch by Bernard Hertz
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Art Noveau silver brooch with garnet stones. Large size with two sections attached with a
Garnet, Silver
Vintage Enamel and Garnet Earrings of 14k Gold, Circa 1920s
Located in Lewisburg, PA
14k gold and suspended from garnet-set surmounts. The bold contrast of black and white enamel is
Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Turquoise and Garnet 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous cluster ring holds 8 bright cabochon turquoise stones and at the centre is a deep red
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian garnet brooch with a locket, second half of the 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Victorian sentimental brooch with a cabochon-cut garnet and a space for a photo. Made of
Garnet, Gold
Giuliano Enamel, Peridot, Moonstone, Garnet and Gold Pendant, circa 1885
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
A Carlo Giuliano enamel, peridot, moonstone, garnet and gold pendant with a cabochon-cut peridot
Garnet, Moonstone, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
Victorian 22.28 Carat Garnet and Diamond Earrings in Rose Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
earrings. Garnet Quality Cut Cabochon Content 22.28 carats Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) H
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
Victorian Carved Garnet and Diamond Starburst Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
surface. At the center of the bracelet is a round cabochon garnet stone which has a hand carved scalloped
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Yellow Gold, Diamond & Garnet Teardrop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
cabochon garnets, framed in rich 9ct yellow gold. The deep red hue of the garnets contrasts beautifully
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet, Ruby & Pearl Ring of 12ct Gold, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A dramatic antique ring (circa 1860-1880), centered with a large, deeply saturated red garnet
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut garnet suspends from a ring loop to the snake's open mouth, set to the center of a pear shaped
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
French Belle Epoque garnet diamond 18k yellow gold silver bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant French Belle Époque bangle showcases two richly colored cabochon cut garnets, offering
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 6.20 Carat Garnet Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut garnet to the centre, surmounted with an impressive yellow gold stellate setting incorporating
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
moon, cabochon cut garnets. They have a total weight of 2.00 carat and are supported by little rose cut
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
23 Kt Gold and Garnet Early Byzantine Cross Pendant c. 400-600 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
, round tubular arms, each accented at the terminals with gold pellets. At the center is a cabochon cut
Garnet, Gold
Antique 7.90 Carat Garnet and Enamel, 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique pendant is embellished with a stunning feature circular cabochon cut garnet to the lower terminal
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 3.40 Carat Garnet 4.00 Carat Sodalite Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
By John Brogden
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique gold gemstone brooch/pendant. Sodalite Quality Cut Cabochon Content 4.00 carats Garnet Quality
Garnet, Pearl, 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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Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
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