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Catalan Jewelry

C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat
C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat

C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat

By Vasari

Located in Baltimore, MD

like an early 18th century ring but is in fact a modern ring with stamped Vasari. Vasari was a Catalan

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring
18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring

18th Century 'Catalan' Mourning Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

attribute the origins of this ring to Catalonia (area of Spain & France) as the month is spelt in Catalan

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European George III Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Catalan Iberian Gold Tourmaline Pendeloque Earrings Spain
18th Century Catalan Iberian Gold Tourmaline Pendeloque Earrings Spain

18th Century Catalan Iberian Gold Tourmaline Pendeloque Earrings Spain

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

elaborate jewelry. The pendeloque style—with its long, dangling teardrop shape—adds a refined and graceful

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold

"Sunyer" Catalan  Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal & Diamond Ring
"Sunyer" Catalan  Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal & Diamond Ring

"Sunyer" Catalan Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal & Diamond Ring

By Oriol Sunyer

Located in OVIEDO, AS

"Sunyer" Catalan Transitional Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Silver Plate, with enamels showing the Virgin with the child.
Silver Plate, with enamels showing the Virgin with the child.

Silver Plate, with enamels showing the Virgin with the child.

By Luis Masriera

Located in MADRID, ES

Barcelona that uses the traditional enamel technique, becoming the main jewelry store of Catalan modernism

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Modernist Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry
Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry

Antique 18th Century Georgian Era Diamond Catalan Earrings, Iberian Jewelry

Located in Rottedam, NL

earrings are a perfect example of 18th century Iberian regional jewelry and are preserved in a superb state

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Rococo Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Catalan Art Deco Starfish Brooch
Catalan Art Deco Starfish Brooch

Catalan Art Deco Starfish Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.46 in D 0.48 in L 1.89 in

Catalan Art Deco Starfish Brooch

Located in Barcelona, ES

Catalan Art Deco starfish brooch Yellow Gold, silver, blue enamel, diamonds and a green stone

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Other, Gold, Silver

Catalan Art Deco Flower Bracelet
Catalan Art Deco Flower Bracelet

Catalan Art Deco Flower Bracelet

Unavailable

W 7.21 in D 0.48 in L 0.99 in

Catalan Art Deco Flower Bracelet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful Catalan Art Deco bracelet in silver with flowers in green, blue and pink enamel

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Silver Bracelet
Catalan Art Deco Enamel Silver Bracelet

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Silver Bracelet

Unavailable

W 0.99 in D 0.2 in L 7.49 in

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Silver Bracelet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Catalan Art Deco bracelet in silver and green enamel.

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Vintage 1930s Spanish More Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Catalan Art Deco Citrine Diamond Ring
Catalan Art Deco Citrine Diamond Ring

Catalan Art Deco Citrine Diamond Ring

Located in Barcelona, ES

Catalan Art Deco Ring in yellow gold and silver with very delicate vegetal decoration. The central

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Vintage 1930s Spanish More Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Blue Spinel Silver Brooch
Catalan Art Deco Enamel Blue Spinel Silver Brooch

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Blue Spinel Silver Brooch

Unavailable

H 0.6 in W 1.66 in L 1.66 in

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Blue Spinel Silver Brooch

Located in Barcelona, ES

Catalan Art Deco brooch made of silver, silver gilt, enamel and a square cut blue spinel.

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Silver

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Pink Sapphire Gold Brooch

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Pink Sapphire Gold Brooch

Located in Barcelona, ES

. Turquoise colored stones further enhance the piece. Noucentismo refers to the Catalan (Spain) cultural

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Blue Spinel Diamond Gold Brooch

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Blue Spinel Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Barcelona, ES

Diamonds. Noucentismo refers to the Catalan (Spain) cultural movement of the early 20th century that

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Diamond  Silver Gold Dress Clip
Catalan Art Deco Enamel Diamond  Silver Gold Dress Clip

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Diamond Silver Gold Dress Clip

Unavailable

W 1.15 in D 0.4 in L 0.99 in

Catalan Art Deco Enamel Diamond Silver Gold Dress Clip

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful dress clip representing a snowdrop flower. It's made in yellow gold, silver, green and black enamel and rose cut diamonds. Attributed to Marti i Vilanova.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Catalan Art Deco: Gold, Blue Spinel, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Brooch

Catalan Art Deco: Gold, Blue Spinel, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Brooch

Located in Barcelona, ES

also accentuated with pale pink and black enamel. Noucentismo refers to the Catalan (Spain) cultural

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

Catalan Style 18K and Garnet Earrings
Catalan Style 18K and Garnet Earrings

Catalan Style 18K and Garnet Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

Traditional jewellery often follows older aristocratic examples and many Spanish traditional

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings
Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings

Antique Georgian 19th Century Catalan Diamond Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

sections make for feminine appeal as the earrings sway. Excellent condition. Catalan Origin Catalonia is a

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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Pre Catalan White Coral Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Rose Ring
Christian Dior Pre Catalan White Coral Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Rose Ring

Christian Dior Pre Catalan White Coral Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Rose Ring

By Christian Dior

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Rose Pre Catelan White Coral, Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring by Christian Dior. This ring comes with an original Dior box and a certificate of authenticity. With Two ...

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Early 2000s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Luis Masriera Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Luis Masriera Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant

Luis Masriera Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant

By Luis Masriera

Located in New York, NY

. Circa 1900. The name Masriera is not only a synonym for artistic jewellery, but also much more: Catalan

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Masriera 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl and Enamel Art Nouveau Iris Flower Earrings
Masriera 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl and Enamel Art Nouveau Iris Flower Earrings

Masriera 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl and Enamel Art Nouveau Iris Flower Earrings

By Masriera

Located in North Attleboro, MA

characteristic of Catalan jewelry of the time, which he then exported to the whole world. The Masriera jewelry

Category

20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Pendant
Edwardian Diamond Pendant

Edwardian Diamond Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique Jewelry, Estate Jewelry. Circa 1910, platinum over 18k, Catalonia. This beautiful turn of

Category

20th Century Spanish Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

French Regional Citrine Ring in 18k Gold, Catalan Ring
French Regional Citrine Ring in 18k Gold, Catalan Ring

French Regional Citrine Ring in 18k Gold, Catalan Ring

Located in PARIS, FR

treated in openwork. These citrines are called "Catalan Brazils", they are from Perpignan area. Ring from

Category

Vintage 1950s French Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Late 18th Century Catalan Gold and Amethyst Pendant Earrings
Late 18th Century Catalan Gold and Amethyst Pendant Earrings

Late 18th Century Catalan Gold and Amethyst Pendant Earrings

Located in Torino, IT

have been inspired by the shape of herring fish. These exquisite pieces of jewelry are articulated: the

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Catalan Gold and Mandarin Garnet Pendant Earrings
Late 18th Century Catalan Gold and Mandarin Garnet Pendant Earrings

Late 18th Century Catalan Gold and Mandarin Garnet Pendant Earrings

Located in Torino, IT

of natural oval and round cut Mandarin Garnets, these exquisite pieces of jewelry are composed of a

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Romantic Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold

Christian Dior Pre Catalan Collection Onyx Roses and Gemstone Gold Bee Ring
Christian Dior Pre Catalan Collection Onyx Roses and Gemstone Gold Bee Ring

Christian Dior Pre Catalan Collection Onyx Roses and Gemstone Gold Bee Ring

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Dior 18k gold ring from the "Pre Catalan" collection set with two carved black onyx roses and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K gold French Perpignan garnet clover ring
18K gold French Perpignan garnet clover ring

18K gold French Perpignan garnet clover ring

Located in Versailles, FR

breath taking Catalan garnet jewelry, to remind us of its legend and story. Traditionally, the Perpignan

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian era 18K gold French Perpignan garnet cross pendant
Antique Victorian era 18K gold French Perpignan garnet cross pendant

Antique Victorian era 18K gold French Perpignan garnet cross pendant

Located in Versailles, FR

breath taking Catalan garnet jewelry, to remind us of its legend and story. Whether worn as a symbol of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

French regional garnet earrings in 18k gold, catalan earrings, Perpignan, foiled
French regional garnet earrings in 18k gold, catalan earrings, Perpignan, foiled

French regional garnet earrings in 18k gold, catalan earrings, Perpignan, foiled

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique Georgian earrings garnets in rose gold 18 karats. These earrings are set with dark red garnets on foils. The gems are set in a closed setting, with a domed bottom. The foil i...

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Antique 1880s French Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Masriera Modernist Blue Sapphire Diamonds Fired Enamel Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Masriera Modernist Blue Sapphire Diamonds Fired Enamel Yellow Gold Fashion Ring

Masriera Modernist Blue Sapphire Diamonds Fired Enamel Yellow Gold Fashion Ring

By Masriera

Located in Andorra la Vella, AD

for artistic jewellery, but also much more: Catalan modernist jewellery, a world focussed on the

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
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Located in SE

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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fabergé 18 Kt Gold Egg Red Enamel with Gold Stand, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds
Fabergé 18 Kt Gold Egg Red Enamel with Gold Stand, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds

Fabergé 18 Kt Gold Egg Red Enamel with Gold Stand, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds

By Fabergé

Located in BARI, IT

Rare Fabergé gold egg with its gold stand. It is decorated with red guilloche enamel and precious stones: emeralds (0.40 carats), sapphires (3.15 carats), diamonds (0.56 carats). It ...

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1990s European Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings

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South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Gold Earrings

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18K white Gold Diamonds 0.72 Carats 13-14mm South Sea Pearl

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Very Fine Heart Shaped 10.5 TCW Peridot Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Very Fine Heart Shaped 10.5 TCW Peridot Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring

Very Fine Heart Shaped 10.5 TCW Peridot Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful, estate 10.5 TCW heart shaped peridot, diamond and 14K yellow gold ring 20th Century The heart shaped peridot of very fine quality- excellent color, cut, clarity and substa...

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20th Century Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Bands with Cabochon Rubies and Sapphires
Vintage Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Bands with Cabochon Rubies and Sapphires

Vintage Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany Bands with Cabochon Rubies and Sapphires

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This tailored pair of vintage Tiffany & Company matching 18K yellow gold bands, set with fine quality natural rubies and blue sapphires, are an unusual offering from the maker. The ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr

1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr

Located in SE

Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Gold and Emerald Iberian Pendant, Cordoba, Spain
Antique 18th Century Gold and Emerald Iberian Pendant, Cordoba, Spain

Antique 18th Century Gold and Emerald Iberian Pendant, Cordoba, Spain

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exceptional late 18th-century Iberian pendant, crafted in Cordoba, Spain. This jewel is not only beautiful but also a true piece of history. The pendant is set with 34 table-cut C...

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring

Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's

Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

By Narciso Rodriguez

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...

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2010s Evening Gowns

Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch
Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch

Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch

Located in Orlando, FL

French Late Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Brooch, ca. 1945 — 3.90ctw An exquisite French brooch from the late Art Deco period, crafted in platinum with a white gold pin. The elongated...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

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...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Vintage Aquamarine Solitaire Ring Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, 6.00ct.
Vintage Aquamarine Solitaire Ring Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, 6.00ct.

Vintage Aquamarine Solitaire Ring Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, 6.00ct.

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara

$81,133

H 1.28 in W 6.3 in L 6.3 in

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian platinum diamond set tiara. This diamond tiara is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of openwork foliate garland design sections graduating down...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Steel

1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum  8.75US / 3.3gr
1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum  8.75US / 3.3gr

1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr

Located in SE

Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square cut and faceted Rubies in Platinum clusters. Band with carved shoulders. Swedish h...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Vintage Pomellato 9.5 TCW Cabochon Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Griffe Ring
Vintage Pomellato 9.5 TCW Cabochon Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Griffe Ring

Vintage Pomellato 9.5 TCW Cabochon Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Griffe Ring

By Pomellato

Located in New York, NY

Estate sourced elegant Pomellato Griffe 9.5 TCW Golden Citrine 18K yellow gold ring. Size: 6 US Condition: Very Good Marks: 18K, partial Pomellato signature on the interior Citrine: ...

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20th Century Italian Modern Dome Rings

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Catalan Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of catalan jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of catalan jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a choice in our collection of catalan jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Salvador Dalí, Dessie Studio and Jaime Tresserra are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of catalan jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 citrine versions can add an especially stylish touch. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of catalan jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Catalan Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of catalan jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $450 and can go as high as $62,963, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,000.

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.