Arthur King 18K Yellow Gold MOP and Emerald Natural Seed Pearl Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
1950' Arthur King multi strand natural seed pearl necklace with 18K yellow gold mother-of pearl and cabochon emerald Clasp Marked: King 18K Approx 20.5 inches long
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King 1960s Free Form Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch
By Arthur King
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Arthur King 18k Yellow Gold Free Form Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1 inch and weighing 16.6 Grams, centrally set with a Natural Fresh Water Pearl measuring ...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Arthur King Turquoise Gold Pendant Brooch
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King turquoise gold pendant brooch, large model Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.58 carat, three turquoises each measuring approximately 22.5 x 17 mm, 18 karat yellow go...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Diamond, South Sea Pearl, and 18K Gold Convertible Ring(s)
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King designed and handmade this diamond and pearl convertible ring in his signature organic style, circa 1970. King is a significant figure in mid-20th-century modernist jewel...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Arthur King & Ilias Lalaounis (ARK & LJ) 18K Gold Fire Opal & Diamond Ring, 1960
By Arthur King
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and sculptural 18K gold ring stamped ARK & LJ, produced during the short-lived collaboration between Arthur King and Ilias Lalaounis, two of the most influential jewelry d...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Necklace, circa 1970
By Arthur King
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful vintage 18K yellow gold coral diamond necklace by jewelry designer Arthur King, ca 1970.
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Arthur King 14K Yellow Gold Large Carved Emerald Diamond Ring
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
An unusual emerald and diamond ladies ring by Arthur King(1921-1986). Mounted with a large carved cabochon green emerald this ring presents a big statement. Center stone is approx. 6...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Brooch Coral Jade 18 Karat Gold Freeform, circa 1960
By Arthur King
Located in Austin, TX
A large brooch by a famous jewelry designer Arthur King. The body of this unique freeform brooch is crafted out of 18K gold.
Coral, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch 1970s
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
A baroque south sea pearl, white and colored diamonds, and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, by Arthur King, 1970s. Vintage jewelry. This brooch measures 2.56"H x 1.81"W and is signed Ki...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Arthur King Multi-Strand Seed Pearls Mother of Pearl Shell Emerald Necklace Multiple strands of seed pearls, with mother of pearl shell as a clasp accented by a cabochon emerald (6....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King 18 Karat Gold and Fresh Water Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Arthur King necklace in 18 karat gold and fresh water pearls.
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
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1960s Arthur King Diamond Gold Ring
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
1960's Arthur King Gold and Diamond Ring Diamonds set in 18K Gold American Circa 1960
Diamond, 18k Gold
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HOT! Arthur King Citrine and Gold Ring
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry with minerals set in gold is all the rage right now, but this is not a new concept jewelry design. Arthur King was creating beautiful pieces in the 1960’s, like this ring, a ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Arthur King 1970s Carved Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Arthur King
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1970s vintage free form 18k gold necklace by Arthur King, with approx. 0.42ctw G/VS diamonds, pearls and carved pink tourmalines.
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Midcentury Arthur King Biwa Pearl and Diamond Brooch / Pendant
By Arthur King
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional freeform brooch designed by famed jewelry designer Arthur King artfully combines beautiful and lustrous Japanese Biwa pearls set in 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Large Gem Set Gold Figural Face Pin
By Arthur King
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Arthur King unusual pin looks like a free form genie holding a globe of rubies. His baroque pearl turban accents his diamond eyes. There are 5 intermittent sapphires prong set f...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Arthur King Bracelet Featuring Opal and Diamond Hidden Wristwatch
By Arthur King
Located in Warrington, PA
Vintage Arthur King Opal & Diamond Bracelet with hidden wrist watch! On the wrist is an outstanding opal which covers the dial of the watch behind a hidden compartment. Throughout t...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1960s Arthur King South Sea Pearl, Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring
By Arthur King
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely chic 1960s King cocktail Ring featuring a large South Sea Pearl. Set in 18k Yellow Gold, to the centre a silvery grey baroque Pearl with a splendid iridescent lustre and, ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Opal Earrings Set with Opal and Diamonds and Fancy Colored Diamonds
By Arthur King
Located in Warrington, PA
Outstanding 100% original and authentic Arthur King Earrings Set with incredible opal pieces, Natural Fancy colored diamonds and white Diamonds. The bottom opal drops also un-clip ...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage Arthur King Opal and Diamond Pendant and Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Arthur King
Located in Warrington, PA
Very Impressive Vintage Arthur King Opal & Diamond Pendant & Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. The Opal is backed with Onyx for security and in Great condition. The necklace is also ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Arthur King Tiger-Eye and 18K Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
A striking gold watch in Arthur King’s signature style. The open gold work of the bracelet and an avant-garde watch face made of tiger-eye without numerals give this watch a clean, e...
18k Gold
Rare Arthur King 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Vintage
By Arthur King
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare Arthur King 18k yellow gold chain necklace. Simply freeform designed this chain is matching any Arthur King pendant or piece you would like to wear.
18k Gold
Arthur King 18k Gold Brutalist Coral Cabochon Cocktail Ring
By Arthur King
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Arthur King CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Coral WEIGHT: 19.3 Grams MEASUREMENT: 1/2" x 7/8" RING SIZE: 6.5 - 6.75 HALLMARKS: King, 18K
Coral, 18k Gold
ARTHUR KING, 18k Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1970
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stunning gold and pearl bracelet by Arthur King. The 7 1/2" 18k yellow gold free-formed line bracelet set with thirteen multicolored baroque natural freshwater pearls* ranging in s...
1970s American Arthur King Jade Diamond Earrings
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Arthur King 18k organic style, textured gold, jade, and full cut diamond, clip-on earrings, epitomizes the free-form and lost wax casting movement in American jewelery o...
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Colored Diamond Gold Ring
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A good looking gold and colored diamond ring by Arthur King. The 18k yellow gold freeform band with white, golden and cognac Round diamonds.
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
ARTHUR KING, An 18k Gold, Pearl and Diamond Ring c1970
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stylish 18k yellow gold ,diamond and South Sea pearl ring by Arthur King.
Arthur King Vintage Yellow Gold Nugget Cufflinks
By Arthur King
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 18k yellow gold nugget-textured cufflinks by Arthur King.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King Gold Band Ring Circa 1970
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brutalist band ring by Arthur King. A 1/4" wide textured band in 18k yellow gold .
18k Gold
Arthur King, A Gold and Diamond Ring c1970
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Arthur King, A handsome gold and diamond ring. The 18k 5/8" tapered yellow gold textured band with three round white diamonds: one old European-cut diamond weighting 1.10cts , I- J,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
ARTHUR KING Pearl Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Earrings
By Arthur King
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stamped with a hallmark for 18k gold and Arthur King maker's mark.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c.1970's ARTHUR KING Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Earrings
By Arthur King
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are clip-on, posts can be added. Stamped with 18k gold hallmark and Arthur King maker's logo.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arthur King 1970s Organic Gold, Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
By Arthur King
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully organic 1970's 18k yellow gold, cabochon emerald, south sea baroque pearl, and diamond hinged bangle bracelet by the famed American jeweler, Arthur King (1921 - 1991).
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
ARTHUR KING, A Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, c 1970
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An attractive diamond and pearl bracelet by Arthur King. The 18k freeform bangle bracelet made up of 4 baroque south sea pearls, white and colored diamonds .
Cultured Pearl, Diamond
Arthur King Mid-20th Century Baroque Pearl and Gold Cuff Links
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950’s-1960’s. Signed, “King” “18K”. (MG #17559)
Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Arthur King Carved Rock Crystal, Onyx, and Textured Gold Ring
By Arthur King
Located in New York, NY
Stamped 18k. Arthur King was based in New York City, where he opened a store in 1962, but also retailed in Miami, Havana, Paris and London.
Rock Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold, Colored Diamond and Pearl Pendant/Brooch by Arthur King
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sophisticated pendant/brooch by Arthur King. The free-formed 18k yellow gold clip with an 18.7mm x 16.7mm baroque light golden south sea pearl, enhanced with approximately 1.00cts ...
Diamond
A Suite of South Sea Pearl Jewelry by Arthur King, c1970
By Arthur King
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An attractive demi-parure by Arthur King. The 18k yellow gold, diamond and South Sea pearl set consisting of a choker, ring and pair of earrings.
Cultured Pearl
Arthur King 1970 Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With 12.45 Cts Emerald
By Arthur King
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric sculptural ring designed by Arthur King. An extraordinary one of a kind cocktail ring, created in New York city by the artist and goldsmith Arthur King, back in the 1970. ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Self-taught American jeweler Arthur King worked with baroque pearls, geodes, and raw semi-precious gemstones to create distinctive modernist jewelry during the mid-20th century.
Like many of the accessories that populate our jewelry boxes, the forms of King’s provocative vintage brooches, necklaces, rings and other jewels were inspired by the natural world, but the pieces’ metalwork is sculptural and shapely, resembling gnarled tree branches or the surface of an elm’s aging trunk.
King was born in New Jersey in 1921. He became interested in art at a young age and was fascinated with the lost-wax casting technique practiced by some sculptors. King taught himself the process using scrap metals, and his jewelry and objets d’art would come to share common ground with abstract art in the years to come.
While stationed overseas in the Merchant Marines in World War II, King began to work with metal and dabble in jewelry making, integrating sharks’ teeth, white scrap metal and whatever else he could find into his modest “art jewelry,” a term that has been used to describe adornments created by Alexander Calder, pioneering African American studio jeweler Art Smith, Andrew Grima and others over the years. Upon returning from the war, King continued to develop his skills — eventually opening his first shop in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
King truly distinguished himself from other jewelers of the time — at his workbench, he shaped the brass and silver settings for his often unpolished, chunky stones that featured asymmetrical cuts and employed the age-old technique of lost-wax casting, which sees objects cast from wax models. His early pieces mainly featured silver settings, but his popularity soared once he began to craft jewelry in gold.
In 1961, King's work was exhibited at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London as part of the “International Exhibition of Modern Jewellery” and a year later, he opened his flagship store on Madison Avenue. His success allowed him to open more locations in London, Cape Cod, Havana, Miami and elsewhere.
King used a dizzying array of gems and other materials in his unconventional pieces. And as much as the jewelry of the 1960s featured eye-catching candy-colored stones, it was also an era of new textures and freeform gold settings, and King was at the forefront, creating audacious designs that contrasted sharply with the work of the world’s leading luxury houses.
King’s work has been celebrated at a range of institutions over the years including the Museum of Contemporary Crafts (now the Museum of Arts and Design), the Cultured Pearl Association of Japan, the Victoria and Albert Museum and more. His jewelry was exhibited at the Cincinnati Art Museum’s “Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s,” which opened in 2021.
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