Michael Kneebone Hardstone Cameo Lapis Lazuli Gold Gilt Bronze Pearl Ring Box
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The cameo is carved from blue and white banded chalcedony in the form of a graceful young woman..
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, Bronze
Hand Carved "Moon and Stars" Agate Cameo and Diamond Pendant in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 18k gold pendant features a beautiful, 21mm round agate cameo that has been hand carved with a mystical "Moon and Stars" motif. The carving shows a crescent moon profil...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gol...
10k Gold Vintage Rectangular Chalcedony Cameo, Split Shank
Located in Fairfield, CT
This lovely vintage rectangular chalcedony cameo ring has a handsome profile bust, facing to the right, and decorated with a wide collar and banded hair.
Chalcedony, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chalcedony Cameo Ring of Crassus circa 1810s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval bezel set with a carved two layered brown and grey chalcedony cameo most probably depicting the profile of the Roman politician Marcus Licinius Crassus.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$325
Yellow Gold Blue Cameo Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Blue Agate Cameo Ring. Finger Size 6.5; Purchase Includes One Sizing Service Prior to Shipment. Finished Weight Is 2.5 Grams.
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1850s Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French 1850s Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch French 1850s hard stone and gold Victorian cameo brooch. Very pristine. The oval carving depicts the profile of a classical wom...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Aquarius Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Cameo is made in Germany by an expert Cameo engraver on the relief of 100% natural agate rock from brazil (a variety of chalcedony).
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
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
Hand-Carved Scorpio Agate Cameo Zodiac Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our scorpio zodiac cameo cufflinks made in sterling silver. The cameos are made in Germany by an expert cameo engraver on the relief of 100% natural agate rock from Brazil (a ...
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Hand-Carved Horse Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Gemstone Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ride more, worry less with these hand-carved horse in agate gemstone cufflinks set in sterling silver. Our horse cameos are intricately hand carved on the relief of a natural agate g...
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
18K Gold Hand-Carved Pisces Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The cameo is skillfully carved on a relief of 100% natural agate rock sourced from Brazil, renowned for its captivating chalcedony formations.
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
18K Gold Hand-Carved Sagittarius Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The cameo is skillfully carved on a relief of 100% natural agate rock, sourced from Brazil, known for its captivating chalcedony formations.
Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Hand-Carved Tiger Agate Cameo Rolex Style Case Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our exclusive pair of tiger cufflinks made in sterling silver. The tiger cameos are made in Germany by an expert cameo engraver on the relief of 100% natural agate rock from B...
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Hand-Carved Tiger Agate Cameo Rolex Style Case Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Here's our exclusive pair of tiger cufflinks made in sterling silver. The tiger cameos are made in Germany by an expert cameo engraver on the relief of 100% natural agate rock from B...
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Hand-Carved Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The cameo is made in Germany by an expert cameo engraver on the relief of 100% natural agate rock from Brazil (a variety of chalcedony).
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Hand-Carved Virgo Zodiac Agate Cameo 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Cameo is made in Germany by an expert cameo engraver on the relief of 100% natural agate rock from Brazil (a variety of chalcedony).
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Reversible Scorpio Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Reversible pendant necklace featuring scorpio sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold. Introducing our signature scorpio sun-sign zodiac carving cameo reversible pend...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Pisces Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Reversible pendant necklace featuring pisces sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold. Introducing our signature pisces sun-sign zodiac carving cameo reversible pendan...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Reversible Aquarius Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Reversible pendant necklace featuring aquarius sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold. Introducing our signature aquarius sun-sign zodiac carving cameo reversible pe...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Cameo Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A LARGE VICTORIAN c.1840-1860 FINE CARVED AND HIGHLY DETAILED SHELL CAMEO OF QUEEN MARY OF SCOTS, ALSO KNOWN AS MARY STUART AND MARY I OF SCOTLAND (1542-1587) APPLIED ON THE LARGE P...
Chalcedony, 9k Gold
Carved Green Chalcedony Cameo Ring in 18K Gold, Hallmarked Chester 1909
Located in Danvers, MA
Crafted of solid 18K yellow gold, the ring features a lovely bezel-set carved cameo in green and white banded agate - chalcedony - of a woman or nymph playing a lyre or harp.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Sold|$5,800
Cameo and Diamond Ring circa 1870
Located in St. Catharines, ON
The rectangular carved sardonyx (chalcedony) cameo depicts a neoclassical full-length dancing maenad.
Antique Georgian Chalcedony "Nike" Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb 19th Century cameo ring depicting Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of Victory.
Chalcedony, 15k Gold
Victorian Impressive Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
The earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before that, cameos were carved from hardstone. The Renaissance cameos are typically white o...
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Chalcedony Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual cameo ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This striking ring is crafted in 14kt gold, and holds a large chalcedony cameo at the center.
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Edwardian Chalcedony Carved Cameo Ring Set in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a lovely little antique ring hand crafted in the Edwardian era. This cameo ring has been created by being carved in Chalcedony in a rub over setting crafted in 9ct Yellow Gold w...
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to carve than shell which is a significantly softer material.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Victorian Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to carve than shell which is a significantly softer material.
Agate, 15k 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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