14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring Size 4.75- This elegant black onyx cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
$5,850
H 2.6 in W 1.4 in L 29.5 in
Vintage Solid Gold Large Black Onyx Cameo Face Diamond Accents Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Vintage Detailed Gold Cameo Lady Face Portrait Pendant on a Long Rope Chain Necklace -- Stone(s) -- (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Dia...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15K Gold Hardstone Cameo Onyx Pendant, 1860–1880
Located in Miami, FL
The centerpiece is a beautifully carved white-on-black onyx cameo, depicting a classical profile with exquisite attention to the curls, drapery, and facial modeling—hallmarks of 19th...
Onyx, 15k Gold
Art Deco Black Onyx Hardstone Roman Soldier Cameo 10k White Gold Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
The dramatic contrast between the pale relief and deep black onyx exemplifies the bold visual language of fine 1930s hardstone cameo jewelry.
Onyx, White Gold
Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
A smooth matte feeling of the cameo sculpture hand-carved on a black onyx is the antique/vintage 1930s collections everyone owned that still remains in our unique taste in design and...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Pisces Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Pisces zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Aquarius Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Aquarius zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Capricorn Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Capricorn zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Leo Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Leo zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sagittarius Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Sagittarius zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Libra Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Libra zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Virgo Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Virgo zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gemini Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold gemini zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Taurus Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold taurus zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Aries Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold aries zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cancer Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold cancer zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Gold, & Black Agate or Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold and agate/onyx cameo ring. In 10 karat gold. With a prong-set black and white carved onyx or agate cameo of a young woman with long hair dressed in a ...
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, 10k Gold
50 MM Hand-Carved Australian Opal Maiden Cameo on Black Onyx Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exquisite loose gemstone features a delicate, hand-carved Australian Opal cameo set against a polished Black Onyx tablet. The carving depicts the profile of a young maiden with ...
Onyx, Opal
$950 / item
W 0.99 in L 1.58 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Scorpio zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite pendant showcases a stunning combination of contemporary design and timeless elegance.
Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Italian "ALEXIA" 18KT YG Etruscan Style Cameo Etching Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Vintage Italian Cameo Etching & Black Onyx Earrings are a timeless representation of classical elegance, crafted in 18kt yellow gold with meticulous attention to detail.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Socrates Turquoise Cameo Ring Black Onyx 18 Karat Gold Museum Quality Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Turquoise Cameo Ring depicting Socrates in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx.
Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant with Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Cameo Brooch Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Brooch Dimension: Length: 46.8mm Width: 39.5mm Thickness: 11.6mm Weight: 21.7grm Comes with Generic Box Retail Price: $7...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,699 / set
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo 14 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings features carved gemstone into medusa head set in center with diamond halo around it making pair of ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$3,373 / set
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings features carved gemstone into medusa head set in center with diamond halo around it making pair of ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Australian Opal Onyx Lady Cameo Hand Carved Loose Gemstone
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elegant Opal Cameo on Black Onyx This striking piece features a beautifully hand-carved Australian opal cameo set against a polished black onyx background.
Onyx, Opal
Vintage 21-Inch Black Obsidian Beaded Necklace with Onyx Cameo Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is fastened with a vintage, rare, silver Black Onyx Intaglio cameo clasp. The weight of the necklace is 240 grams (8.5oz).
Sterling Silver
$511Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 9K Gold Round Onyx Cameo Ring with Deep Copper-Gold Patina
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is particularly striking for its rich copper-gold tone—a deep, warm patina that has aged beautifully over a century, providing a dramatic contrast against the black onyx. Th...
Onyx, 9k Gold
Black Onyx Hardstone Yellow Gold EOS GREEK Goddess Carved Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1890-1910 layered black and white onyx Cameo with an enamel outer rim.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,275
W 0.83 in D 0.36 in L 1.5 in
1974 Soviet Union Russian Greek revival Pendant Quartz Cameo / 10.3 gr
Located in SE
Stone is lab made Black Quartz / artificial Onyx ( Mohs 7 ) . Cameo is cast with great accuracy and attention to detail with matte surface while the rest of the stone is polished to ...
Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold
Black Obsidian Necklace with Black Onyx Intaglio Cameo Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is fastened with a vintage, rare, silver Black Onyx Intaglio cameo clasp. The weight of the necklace is 240 grams (8.5oz).
Unavailable
Antique Onyx Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique hardstone cameo brooch. Black and white carved onyx cameo brooch depicting a female head.
Amedeo "Nero Chic" Black Lava Cameo Earrings
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
25mm black lava cameos hand-carved, set in sterling silver black rhodium plated, with black onyx cabochons and black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Black Cameo Hat Pin, Victorian circa 1850 Floral Design
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Black Cameo, Hat Pin, Victorian, Circa 1890, features an exquisitely detailed, white carved cameo of a matron on an oval black background, bezel-set on a raised floral-designed openw...
Onyx, Brass
Unavailable
W 0.76 in D 0.65 in L 1.23 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Seal Fob c1800 Heavy 9.1g 375 Purity Onyx Cameo Lady
Located in Camelford, GB
Gemstones: Rectangular black Onyx cabochon engraved with Cameo style lady in relief.
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Black Onyx Cameo
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely example of an Art Deco Cameo. The cameo has no chips or cracks. This is a striking portrait of Mercury. It is hard to find cameos of this quality today. The chain is...
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 2.017 in D 0.59 in L 7.5 in
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Large Black Onyx Cameo & Pearl Hand Engraved Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
The bracelet features a large center section that carries an amazing and well carved black onyx cameo showing a portrait with fascinating details that includes snakes wrapped around ...
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Rose Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Rose Gold and Onyx Cameo Ring Size 6- This stunning onyx cameo ring is set in beautifully detailed 10K rose gold. Top of ring measures 18 mm x 13 mm. Shank: 5 mm. Inne...
Onyx, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold and Onyx Cameo Ring Size 8.5 This elegant cameo ring features a noble soldier in profile crafted in black onyx and set in beautifully detailed 10K yello...
Onyx, Gold
14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring Size 8.25- This elegant black onyx cameo ring is crafted in 14K rose (top) and yellow (bottom) gold.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring- This elegant onyx cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed white gold filigree Top of ring measur...
Onyx, White Gold
Filigree 18K White Gold Black Onyx Stone Lady Cameo Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite 18k white gold filigree ring showcases a finely carved black onyx cameo depicting the profile of a classical lady.
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Onyx Cameo Ring, 10k White Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An unusual vintage 10k white gold Onyx cameo ring. It has a black onyx cameo with a soldier in white in profile, the onyx is a soft diamond shape and is bezel set to the ring.
Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Filigree 14K White Gold Large Black Onyx Lady Cameo Brooch
Located in Sewickley, PA
Measuring 44mm tall by 34mm wide and weighing 11.2 grams, the piece features a finely carved white shell cameo of a classical lady set against a deep black onyx background, creating ...
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Onyx and Hardstone Cameo Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Victorian lady's gold pendant with black onyx and hardstone cameo.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Onyx Cameo Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This superb Renaissance style antique diamond and seed pearl necklace features a black and white onyx (agate) cameo finely carved with a profile of a lady.
Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl
Victorian Cameo Pendant Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian Black & White Onyx Cameo Pendant detailed with Seed Pearls and Black Enamel.
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Lave Cameo Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sil wt.-39.218 Dia wt.-12.11cts Multi sapphire wt.-96.35 Black onyx wt-312.30 Cameo:144ct
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Matte Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Matte Julius Caesar Cameo Ring Size 6 This unique ring features a profile of Julius Caesar detailed in black onyx with a matte finish.
Gold
Syna Flower Girl Cameo Yellow Gold Pendant with Black Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Laser carved flower girl cameo Black onyx at back of cameo Black diamonds 0.70 ct approx Chain sold separately Limited edition Ask for K2030/BSSF 3...
18k Gold
Black Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Black onyx cameo ring set in 10 karat white gold.
Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Brooch- This lovely cameo is features black onyx framed in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold and seed pearls.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
1930s .4 Carat Diamond Black Onyx Cameo Flip Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930’s diamond, onyx and cameo flip ring. Onyx and round diamond on one side which can be flipped to show a cameo with one round accent diamond. 14k white gold filigree flip ring. 2...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amber Quartz Onyx Necklace Victorian Onyx Cameo Brooch Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
A long layering necklace of hand linked smooth matte amber quartz rondelles is intercepted with hand coiled black onyx lantern beads. The focal point of the necklace is a stunning V...
Onyx, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Black Onyx Chalcedony Intaglio Portrait Ring, White Gold Circa 1970's
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Black Onyx Cameo Intaglio Ring & Chalcedony natural white carved portrait.
Chalcedony, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Black & White Onyx Cameo Ring Size 5.5 #19815
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Black & White Onyx Cameo Ring Size 5.5 This gorgeous cameo ring was meticulously crafted from 14K white gold and beautiful black onyx!
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Sardonyx Black Onyx Carved Cameo Gold Locket
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully rendered carving of the bust of a helmeted soldier in sardonyx on one side. The opposite side is a carved monogram in black onyx. Hand chiseled gold frame surrounds the...
18k Gold, 9k Gold
Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
The bayle is openable and you can slip any chain. 18k:11.89g Diamond:0.88ct Black Onyx:1.30ct
Black Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Center Stone: black onyx with white cameo Ring size: 9 1/2 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 1...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Cuff with Cameo
By Marcella Ciceri
Located in New York City, NY
A black onyx cuff bracelet mounted with a 14 karat yellow gold and bezel set diamond antique hardstone cameo.
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 18K gold onyx cameo pearl earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
Crafted on two layered black and white onyx, the cameos are a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the era.
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold vintage ring set with a black and white onyx cameo of a woman’s head profile.
Victorian Cameo and Black Onyx Reversible Mourning 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian ring is reversible, featuring a stone Cameo on one side and black Onyx and Diamond mourning jewelry on the other side of the ring.
Diamond, Onyx
Cameo, Pearl, Stones, Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Simple ring in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with a cameo surrounded by a pearl and stones. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect condit...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring #17544
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Coral Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Lovely coral stone cameo ring in 10K yellow gold. Hallmark: 10K Weight: 5.4 g/3.4 dwt. Shank: 2 mm # of stones: 1 coral stone carved as...
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Large Natural Opal and Garnet Cluster Cocktail Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Handcrafted from 9K Yellow Gold and handset with a Stunning Natural Large Australian Opal & lovely vibrant Garnets gemstones. The centre Opal measures 12x10mm (0.48" x 0.40" inches)...
Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The carved woman is set in a simple frame and this is perched upon an 9carat gold shank. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Panel Dimensions: 16x12mm Weight: 2.3g
Gold
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
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Cocktail Ring, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian carved agate and 15k yellow gold cameo ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian c...
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct gold , Three Graces cameo ring
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Antique Victorian 9ct gold cameo ring featuring a finely carved shell depicting the Three Graces, a classic motif symbolizing charm, beauty, and creativity. ...
Gold, 9k 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 garnet set in an elaborate openwork bezel embellished with rose cut diamonds. Len...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold black onyx and rose cut diamond ring. The band of the ring is created in 14 karat gold with gold crossed figures on four sides of the frame border. The...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 3.75- This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Top of ring measures 16 mm ...
Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Onyx Cameo Ring with Pearl Halo from Napoleon III in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
From the 1880's this hand carved onyx ring is set with a halo of fine natural pearls in 18K yellow gold. A beautiful profile portrait and size 3.75 may be sized. The 20 pearls are be...
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14kt Yellow Gold and Coral Cameo Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Antique Victorian 14kt yellow gold and coral cameo ring consisting of one oval coral cameo, frontal view of a Beauty in Profile measuring approximately 13.1, by 9.7mm prong set int a...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Gold and Agate Cameo Ring Depicting Homer
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 16th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 8 Weight: 18.2 gr This Renaissance cameo can be attributed to the end of the 16th century, is made of agate, and inserted in a...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring, showcasing a finely carved coral cameo in warm natural tones, set within a classic yellow gold frame. The cameo’s delicate detailing reflect...
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 17k Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring, Circa 1910, Unisex
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A wonderful, sinuously carved coral cameo ring Art Nouveau period. The circa 1910 masterpiece features a Sardinian coral of a lovely and rich color depicting a beautiful woman with f...
Coral, 14k Gold, 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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