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Ben Rosenfeld Jewellery

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Foliate Brooch
Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Foliate Brooch

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Foliate Brooch

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous brooch by British jewellery designer, Ben Rosenfeld is designed as a textured foliate

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Vintage 1960s English Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1961
Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1961

Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1961

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

This wonderful horse brooch designed by British jeweller, Ben Rosenfeld is crafted in 18 carat

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Vintage 1960s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ben Rosenfeld Diamond Ruby Duck Brooch 18K Yellow White Gold, Mid-Century, 1960s
Ben Rosenfeld Diamond Ruby Duck Brooch 18K Yellow White Gold, Mid-Century, 1960s

Ben Rosenfeld Diamond Ruby Duck Brooch 18K Yellow White Gold, Mid-Century, 1960s

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in Lisbon, PT

Ben Rosenfeld Mid-Century Duck Brooch in Diamond, Ruby and Gold, London, 1961. A delightful example

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Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Graduated Bracelet, 1962
Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Graduated Bracelet, 1962

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Graduated Bracelet, 1962

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

graduating rows. This wonderful bracelet gives the impression of a piece of jewellery viewed in a mirror due

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Vintage 1960s English Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ben Rosenfeld Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Stylised Oval Pendant
Ben Rosenfeld Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Stylised Oval Pendant

Ben Rosenfeld Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Open Work Stylised Oval Pendant

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

Make a statement with this piece of art by British jewellery designer, Ben Rosenfeld, expertly

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Vintage 1970s English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Foliate Clip-on Earrings
Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Foliate Clip-on Earrings

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Foliate Clip-on Earrings

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

These gorgeous clip-on earrings by British jewellery designer, Ben Rosenfeld are each designed as a

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Vintage 1960s English Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1969 Ben Rosenfeld Horse Brooch – 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby
1969 Ben Rosenfeld Horse Brooch – 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby

1969 Ben Rosenfeld Horse Brooch – 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ruby

Located in London, GB

An exquisite vintage brooch crafted by renowned British jeweller Ben Rosenfeld, dated 1969. This

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Vintage 1960s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Rosenthal Large Zodiac Leo 18K Yellow Gold Lion Charm Pendant
Rosenthal Large Zodiac Leo 18K Yellow Gold Lion Charm Pendant

Rosenthal Large Zodiac Leo 18K Yellow Gold Lion Charm Pendant

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

makers' mark for Ben Rosenthal. Dimensions: 4 x 3.4 x 0.6 cm (not including jump ring) Weight: 14.14

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Vintage 1950s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Ben Rosenfeld Ruby & Diamond Suite

Ben Rosenfeld Ruby & Diamond Suite

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

A ruby, diamond and gold brooch and earrings suite, by Ben Rosenfeld, signed BRLd with Hallmark and

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Ben Rosenfeld Horse Head and Stirrup Cufflinks
Ben Rosenfeld Horse Head and Stirrup Cufflinks

Ben Rosenfeld Horse Head and Stirrup Cufflinks

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, England

hinged bar fitting. The cufflinks are stamped with the makers mark for Ben Rosenfeld. A brilliant

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Vintage 1980s British Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Diamond and Sapphire Owl Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Diamond and Sapphire Owl Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Diamond and Sapphire Owl Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, England

An interesting vintage Ben Rosenfeld diamond and sapphire owl brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ben Rosenfeld 18K Yellow Gold Openwork Floral Design Round Pendant and Chain
Ben Rosenfeld 18K Yellow Gold Openwork Floral Design Round Pendant and Chain

Ben Rosenfeld 18K Yellow Gold Openwork Floral Design Round Pendant and Chain

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in London, GB

This magnificent 18 carat yellow gold pendant by Ben Rosenfeld features an incredible array of

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Vintage 1970s English Romantic Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

6.66 Carat Turquoise and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
6.66 Carat Turquoise and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch

6.66 Carat Turquoise and 1.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

' brooch by Ben Rosenfeld; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and

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Vintage 1960s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970
Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970

Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970

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Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

18K yellow gold giraffe pin with ruby, diamond and turquoise accents, by Ben Rosenfeld, 1970

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Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet
1960s Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet

1960s Turquoise Diamond Gold Bracelet

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet Mounted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Ben Rosenfeld. With maker's

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Vintage 1960s British More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Ben Rosenfeld 18 Carat Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Ben Rosenfeld 18 Carat Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings

Ben Rosenfeld 18 Carat Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

Ben Rosenfeld Ltd mid-century 18ct textured gold and diamond clip-on earrings; highly popular in

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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Gubelin

Located in New York, NY

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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Ben Rosenfeld Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ben rosenfeld jewellery you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Creating a ben rosenfeld jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Ben Rosenfeld are consistently popular. A ben rosenfeld jewellery of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 8, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Finding a ben rosenfeld jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ben Rosenfeld Jewellery?

Prices for a ben rosenfeld jewellery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,571 and can go as high as $17,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,951.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.