Antique Scarab beetle brooch, 9k yellow gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
The insect jewellery of the Victorian and Edwardian eras is always popular, like this gorgeous
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Scarab Beetle Bracelet Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Iridescent Green Scarab Beetles set in Sterling Silver. The jewel an Egyptian Revival piece dating to circa
Sterling Silver
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique French Victorian Scarab, Beetle, Insect on a Leaf
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Pendant Enamel Scarab Beetle 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian scarab beetle pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. Natural seed
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond Guilloche Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a highly rendered gold scarab beetle with grooved limbs. Featuring a
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian scarab beetle drop pendant. It is made from 15kt bloomed gold and
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Fine Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic Pendant Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
1920s. The style was inspired by ancient Egyptian imagery, such as the scarab beetle, sphinxes, pharaohs
18k Gold
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H 0.69 in W 2.4 in
Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
and silver during the Victorian era. The brooch features a large beetle design that shows incredible
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Real Scarab Beetle Conversion Ring Diamond Eyes 10 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the scarab beetle ring is
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.42 in L 18 in
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Festoon Necklace With Scarabs Beetles 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
fascination manifested was as a fad for jewelry created from the iridescent green shells of scarab beetles
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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W 2.19 in L 1.77 in
Egyptian Revival 1870 Victorian Natural Scarab Beetles Suite in Box in 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian revival scarab beetles suite. Very rare suite, created in England during the Victorian
Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with
Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
14 Karat Gold Victorian Egyptian Scarab Beetle Brooch Stick Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Victorian Egyptian Scarab Beetle Brooch Stick. Stunning Iridescent Green beetle scarab on this gold
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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H 1.42 in W 0.51 in
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Earrings With Genuine Scarab Beetles 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian-Etruscan revival scarab beetles earrings These are an incredible pair of dangle earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.38 in W 0.59 in
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Victorian Pendant With Genuine Scarab Beetle In 19Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian-Etruscan revival scarab beetles pendant. This is a very beautiful and unusual pendant
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Scarab Beetle Stick Tbar Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
two drop dangle scarab beetles and a gold arrow in between. Perhaps to symbolize scales. 50mm long
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Necklace 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Victorian Scarab beetle Necklace is Circa 1900. The wonderful pendant is adorned with a Scarab beetle with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Paste Silver Gold Gilt Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An exquisite antique Art Nouveau brooch from the Victorian era depicting a wonderful Scarab Beetle
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Gold Silver Clip on Earrings Scarab Beetle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in St Helens, GB
carat yellow gold front. Scarab beetle design to each. Hallmarks ; c1993, Tiffany & Co, 925 750 Weight
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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
Choker, Swan, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Swan” choker is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are handmade: it means that none is like the other. As a matter of fact, our aim is to ...
Sterling Silver
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Alfonse Mucha Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair in the fabulous...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Sold|$3,600
Masriera 18K Enamel Snake Ring
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Masriera Enamel Snake ring is very special. Masriera is known for there Enamel and Plique a Jour pieces. This is designed in the Art Nouveau revival style. This ring features...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Sapphire, Pearl, Enamel Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp . Faded 14kt mark on backside . Mate...
Coral, Gold
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
$975
H 0.47 in W 2.63 in D 2.09 in L 6.12 in
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Kirk Smith
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Green Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Kirk Smith (1956-2012) This beautiful Southwest sterling silver cuff bracelet is set with seven squar...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
Antique Moonstone Silver Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful Edwardian moonstone necklace set in silver. It is said if your lover gives you a moonstone necklace when the moon is full you will always have a passion for each other. Mo...
Moonstone, Silver
Antique Garnet Snake Bracelet Victorian Serpent Bangle circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Coiled Snake Bracelet with beautiful Bohemian Garnets set in the head and eyes dating to circa 1830-1870. The bangle bracelet is ...
Garnet, Gold-filled
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$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
Schiaparelli Valentine Heart w/Arrow dress Jacket New!
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Schiaparelli black wool blazer with signature large red heart pierced by embroidered gold arrows, with a small spray of clear stones. Four (4) small delicate buttons showc...
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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